Description
Corn Salad & Bean Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that will brighten any meal. Combining sweet corn, savory black beans, and fresh veggies, these tacos are not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrition. Perfect for picnics, weeknight dinners, or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Serve them warm in soft tortillas for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 6 small tortillas (corn or flour)
Instructions
- Boil or steam corn kernels for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Spoon the corn salad mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg