Sunny Corn and Black Bean Salad
Sunny Corn and Black Bean Salad pairs sweet, juicy kernels with hearty black beans for a balanced bite that’s bright and satisfying. A tangy lime and red wine vinegar dressing, warm spices, and fresh cilantro pull everything together, making it a standout side for cookouts, potlucks, or taco nights when you want something crisp and lively on the table.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sunny Corn and Black Bean Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Spread 1 teaspoon butter on each ear of corn; sprinkle with garlic powder. Wrap the ears in aluminum foil.
- 3
Cook on the preheated grill until the corn is hot and steaming, about 15 minutes. Unwrap the corn; grill the ears until the kernels are golden, about 5 minutes more, flipping once. Let cool; cut the kernels from the cobs.
- 4
Combine the corn, black beans, and cilantro in a large bowl; set aside.
- 5
Whisk the oil, vinegar, lime juice, fresh garlic, sugar, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; gently toss into the corn mixture to coat.
- Calories 213.46 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 5.62 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 24.66 g 9%
- Total Fat 11.33 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.57 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.22 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 70.28 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 4.4 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 3.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 45.17 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 179.19 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 10.41 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.39 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Sunny Corn and Black Bean Salad is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Butter, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 213.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sunny Corn and Black Bean Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Sunny Corn and Black Bean Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Butter, Chili Powder, Corn on the Cob. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sunny Corn and Black Bean Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 213.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sunny Corn and Black Bean Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Sunny Corn and Black Bean Salad healthy?
- Sunny Corn and Black Bean Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 213.46 calories and 5.62 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.57 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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