Black Bean Salad with Corn
Are you a fan of black bean and corn salsa? If so, you’re gonna love this Black Bean Salad with Corn. A favorite corn salad recipe at our house, this Mexican corn salad is a black bean salad that’s flavorful, simple, and super easy to make.

Black Bean Salad with Corn Recipe
Mexican, Mexican, and more Mexican! We love it all around here. Whether it’s Beef and Bean Baked Tacos, Twisted Mexican Hot Tots or Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas for dinner, we are happy as clams.
We are also tamale fans. If you’re the same, please try out my Cheesy Chicken Tamale Casserole. BTW, did you know you can steam tamales in your Instant Pot in just 20 minutes?? Such a time saver.
3 good reasons to love this recipe
- You can make this salad in just minutes.
- It keeps well in the fridge.
- It’s super crunchy!
What ingredients do you need to make Black Bean Salad with Corn?
- Black Beans
- Corn
- Jicama, optional
- Tomatoes
- Green onions
- Cilantro
- Dressing: red wine vinegar, oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic, lime juice, salsa, salt and pepper
How to Make Black Bean Salad with Corn in 3 Easy Steps
- Gently toss the salad ingredients in a serving bowl.
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar or dressing cruet.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients; toss once more to combine.

What is jicama?
Jicama is called a Mexican potato. Jicama is very crunchy so it gives this Mexican corn salad lots and lots of great texture. You can also serve jicama cut into sticks as part of a veggie tray – it’s delicious served with any type of dip.
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Where will I find jicama at the grocery store?
Great question. You will find jicama in the produce department, usually close to where you’ll find other Mexican or Hispanic ingredients – avocados, tomatoes, etc. I’ve also found it close to where the cilantro is, too. You may have to ask your produce guy where he keeps it.
If I can’t find jicama at my local grocer, will this salad still taste good?
Completely and totally. It won’t be quite as crunchy without the jicama, but still entirely delicious.
Can I substitute other types of beans if I don’t have black beans on hand?
Yep. I have made this salad using chili beans and pinto beans in place of the black beans (or even in addition to!) and it’s delicious.
How long will this salad keep in the fridge?
Well, if it lasts this long, it will easily keep for 3-4 days in refrigeration.
How should I serve Black Bean Salad with Corn?
You can serve it as is, or on a bed of baby greens. I’ve used this salad as a topping for baked potatoes and also over baked fish – delicious! Sometimes I even eat it with tortilla chips.

More Favorite Mexican Recipes to Enjoy
- ONE-PAN NACHO CHICKEN DINNER
- CRUNCHY QUESADILLA WRAPS
- INSTANT POT EASY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
- SECRET-INGREDIENT REFRESHING PITCHER MARGARITAS
- SMOKY CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN CHILI
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Black Bean Salad with Corn
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed well
- 2 cups frozen sweet corn thawed
- 1 cup peeled jicama diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes seeded and chopped
- 2 green onions sliced
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing
- ยผ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbs. canola oil
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- ยผ tsp. ground cumin
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- ยฝ tsp. kosher salt
- 2 Tbs. salsa
Instructions
- In large mixing bowl, prepared the black bean salad by combining the black beans, corn, jicama, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro.
- In a salad dressing cruet or a jar with a tight fitting lid, add the dressing ingredients; shake to combine well. Pour the prepared dressing over the black bean salad; gently toss to combine. Let the salad season for at least 1-2 hours before serving. Salad is best served at room temperature.
I love this recipe!
Hi Karen –
Thanks for letting me know you enjoy this salad – it’s one of my favorites, too!
Let’s Keep Cookin’,
Chef Alli
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