Black Bean and Corn Loaded Salad

A practical loaded salad featuring black bean and corn, everyday ingredients, and clear steps for an easy homemade meal.

Prep: 15 minutes · Cook: 10 minutes · Serves: 4

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Ingredients

• 2 cans black beans, drained, plus 1 cup corn
• 1–2 teaspoons cumin
• 1–2 teaspoons lime
• 1–2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cucumber, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Wash and thoroughly dry salad greens.
2. Prepare cucumber, tomatoes, and onion and arrange over the greens.
3. Warm the black beans and corn with cumin and smoked paprika if desired; let cool slightly before adding to the greens.
4. Whisk olive oil with lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the topping, dress just before serving, and toss gently.

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