Description
A quick and vibrant Black Bean Corn Salad High Protein that comes together in just 10 minutes. Vegan, gluten-free adaptable, and packed with plant-based protein — perfect for meal prep or a satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans (15.5 oz / 435g, drained and rinsed)
- ½ can sweet corn (drained and rinsed)
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup instant couscous
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika powder
- 2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable broth until boiling. Pour over couscous in a large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until absorbed.
- While couscous rests, thinly slice red onion and spring onions. Mince garlic.
- Drain and rinse black beans and corn under cold water.
- Add onions, garlic, beans, and corn to the couscous bowl.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, chili flakes, and optional raisins.
- Toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Black Bean Corn Salad, High Protein Salad, Vegan Salad, Gluten-Free Salad