Quick, easy, and nutritious — this Tomato, Corn, and Black Bean Salad will be your go-to side dish for all your summer dinners and potlucks.

Tomatoes, corn, and black beans pack in lots of fiber to keep you full and satisfied while herbs, lime juice, and spices add fresh flavor. With minimal chopping required, this salad can come together in a matter of minutes.

Feel free to experiment with different herbs (like parsley or mint) and spices. You can keep this dish simple and use frozen or fresh raw corn or take the flavor up a notch and try grilled corn instead.

Tomato, Corn, and Black Bean Salad

Makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups corn kernels (frozen or from 4-5 ears corn)
1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons EVOO
2 tablespoons lime juice (juice from about 1 lime)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
optional: 1/2 tsp garlic powder
optional: 1/4 tsp chili powder

Instructions:

Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, EVOO, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder (if using), chili powder (if using), and 2/3 cup of feta cheese to a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Top with remaining 1/3 cup feta cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container.