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 in a serving bowl and also on a plate.

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.

Seasoned Black Bean Salad with jicama, corn, and tomatoes, garnished with cilantro.

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.

A bowl brimming with Mexican corn salad, garnished with cilantro.

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