This refreshing salad is super quick and easy! Corn, beans, kale, tomatoes, avocado and red onion and tossed in a dressing made from lime juice, oil and Mexican spices. It’s the perfect meal when feeling something light, or can be served along side any Mexican-inspired dish. 

Black Bean, Corn & Kale Salad

Serves 2 

Ingredients

• 1 (15oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 

• 1 (15oz) can corn, drained and rinsed (Feel free to use frozen or fresh corn)

• 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes, quartered 

• 2 cups chopped kale

• 1/2 cup sliced red onion 

• 1 avocado, diced

• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 

For the dressing:

• 2 tbsp olive oil 

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1/4 tsp salt 

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 1/4 tsp cayenne

• 1/4 tsp cumin

• 1/4 tsp paprika 

• 1/2 tsp maple syrup  

 Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, kale, red onion, avocado and chopped cilantro. 

2. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing. Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss.