Hello, colorful food enthusiasts! Are you looking for a vibrant and flavorful salad to add to your next gathering or meal? Look no further than the colorful corn and bean salad. This delightful salad is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, featuring a medley of fresh vegetables, tender beans, and a zesty dressing that will tantalize your senses. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck, barbecue, or family dinner. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a colorful masterpiece that will leave you and your loved ones wanting more.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
COLORFUL CORN 'N' BEAN SALAD
This quick recipe couldn't be easier...the liquid from the corn relish becomes a ready-made dressing! And because there's no mayo, it's a perfect salad to bring along on summer outings.-TerryAnn Moore, Vineland, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings (1/2 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COLORFUL CORN SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the avocados, jicama, onion, bell pepper, corn, black beans, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, cumin, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl and adjust seasonings to taste. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to overnight before serving.
CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
This colorful, crunchy black bean and corn salad is chock-full of easy-to-swallow nutrition that all ages will love. Try it with a variety of summer entrees, or as a wholesome salsa! -Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THREE BEAN SALAD WITH CORN
Makes a lot but always goes fast! Plus it is cheap to make!
Provided by appagey
Categories Salad Beans Three Bean Salad Recipes
Time 8h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix kidney beans, wax beans, green beans, garbanzo beans, corn, mushrooms, onion, green bell pepper, cider vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, vegetable oil, black pepper, salt, basil, and oregano in a large bowl.
- Chill in refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
- Stir 1/4 cup sugar into the bean salad. Taste and add more if needed to balance vinegar flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 713.2 mg, Sugar 22.5 g
COLORFUL ROASTED CORN SALAD
I came up with this recipe when needing a colorful side dish to go with mild chicken enchiladas and which needed to be low spice, low acid, and without beans, tomatoes, peppers, or onions. Hope you enjoy.
Provided by scooter
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place carrot in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 cup water. Microwave on high until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and saute until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
- Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, lemon juice, water, salt, and pepper together to make the dressing. Stir in carrot, corn, zucchini, and celery. Refrigerate or serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 210.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
COLORFUL CORN SALAD
This colorful, tasty corn salad is an excellent way to perk up a summer picnic. The seasonings add a bold, refreshing Southwestern flavor that brings people back for seconds. It's nice to have a different kind of salad to share. -Helen Koedel, Hamilton, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 16-18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. In a microwave-safe dish, combine oil and garlic. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds. Cool. Whisk in lime juice. Pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
If you like 'southwest cuisine' you will love this.
Provided by Jodi T.
Categories Salad Beans Black Bean Salad Recipes
Time 13h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, sugar, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- In a medium bowl, stir together black beans and corn. Toss with vinegar and oil dressing, and garnish with cilantro. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 805 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
COLORFUL BEAN SALAD
My bean salad is a mainstay, both for family meals and neighborhood potlucks. People rave about the cumin dressing with its zesty flavor. The salad tastes even better when made ahead and marinated in the fridge overnight.-Beth Brown, Naples, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add the beans, corn and onions; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
COLORFUL CORN SALAD
Cool, colorful and light. Great way to use leftover corn on the cob. It makes a wonderful side for any grilled meats....even burgers.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Black Beans
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the corn, black beans, tomato, cucumber, orange pepper, onion, feta, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, mix togther the olive oil, lime juice, sugar, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the veggie mixture and toss to coat well.
- Chill for about 2 hours before serving.
- Toss again and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 314.8, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 5.3, Protein 9.3
BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD II
This salad is very colorful and includes a very tasty lime dressing.
Provided by Jen
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small jar. Cover with lid, and shake until ingredients are well mixed.
- In a salad bowl, combine beans, corn, avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. Shake lime dressing, and pour it over the salad. Stir salad to coat vegetables and beans with dressing, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 829.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
COLORFUL CORNBREAD SALAD
When my garden comes in, I harvest the veggies for potluck dishes. I live in the South, and we think bacon and cornbread make everything better, even salad! -Rebecca Clark, Warrior, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Coarsely crumble cornbread into a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, salad dressing mix and adobo sauce., In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl, layer a third of the cornbread and half of each of the following: romaine, tomatoes, pepper, onion, bacon, cheese and mayonnaise mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cornbread and, if desired, additional chopped tomato and bacon. Refrigerate, covered, 2-4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 31g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
COLORFUL CORN SALAD
This is sooo good. I think I finished it off all by myself in 2 days, taking little tastes every time i passed the fridge.
Provided by Bliss
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 16-18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine first 12 ingredients.
- In microwave safe dish, combine oil and garlic.
- Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 min.
- (I cut this about 15 sec. short in mine).
- Cool.
- Whisk in lime juice.
- Pour over the corn mixture and toss to coat.
- Cover, and refrigerate until serving.
- Yield: 16-18 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 2.8, Sodium 285.6, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 3
COLORFUL BEAN SALAD
I got tired of the traditional three bean salad so I added some ingredients and removed another and came up with a pretty low fat bean salad
Provided by cindi c
Categories Black Beans
Time 1h15m
Yield 1/2 cup, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, Splenda, dill weed, and salt in 4-quart bowl and mix.
- Add onions, all the beans, and corn into bowl, cover tightly and shake to coat all the ingredients.
- Chill or at least one hour or overnight and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 606.7, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 10.5
COLORFUL BLACK BEAN SALAD
A spicy (but not too hot) chili dressing coats this sensational veggie salad.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 2h20m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended.
- Add salad ingredients; toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg
Tips:
- Fresh is best: For the best flavor, use fresh corn and beans. If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but be sure to drain and rinse it well before using.
- Choose the right beans: Any type of bean can be used in this salad, but black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans are all good choices. If you're using canned beans, be sure to rinse them well before using.
- Don't overcook the corn: Corn should be cooked just until it's tender. Overcooked corn will be tough and chewy.
- Add some spice: If you like a little spice in your salad, add a pinch of chili powder, cumin, or paprika. You can also add a chopped jalapeño pepper for an extra kick.
- Make it a meal: This salad can be served as a side dish or as a main course. If you're serving it as a main course, add some grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
Conclusion:
This colorful corn and bean salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad, give this one a try.
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