Hearty Black Bean & Corn Salsa with Feta
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Hearty Black Bean & Corn Salsa with Feta

This refreshing and vibrant black bean and corn salsa is a celebration of textures and flavours, making for a satisfying and light lunch. It's rich in plant protein and fibre, contributing to stable blood sugar and long-lasting fullness, perfect for your midlife energy needs.

15 min total15 min prepServes 227g protein16g fibre

Ingredients

  • Canned black beans, rinsed and drained400 g
  • Cooked corn kernels (canned or frozen/thawed)200 g
  • Red bell pepper, finely diced1 medium
  • Red onion, finely diced1/4 medium
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered100 g
  • Feta cheese, crumbled80 g
  • Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped3 tbsp
  • Olive oil2 tbsp
  • Lime juice2 tbsp
  • Ground cumin1/2 tsp
  • Salt and black pepperto taste
  • Whole grain corn tortilla chips (for serving)Optional

Method

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the rinsed black beans, cooked corn, finely diced red bell pepper, finely diced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.

  2. 2

    Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh coriander to the bowl.

  3. 3

    In a small separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

  4. 4

    Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

  6. 6

    Serve as a hearty salad on its own, or with a side of whole grain corn tortilla chips for scooping.

Tags

high-fibrevegetariangut-friendlyquick-and-easyfresh