Looking for a perfect dish for your weeknight summer menu? Look no further! Our Black Bean, Corn and Bell Pepper Salad with mildly spicy sour cream dressing is a true pleaser! Hearty black beans tossed with corn, fresh bell pepper, red onion and cilantro brought together with the creamy goodness of Hood Sour Cream, warm spices and a splash of lime. Yum!
The star of this recipe is the Hood Sour Cream. It transforms this recipe from simple to simply spectacular. The fact that it is all natural with no preservatives is definitely a plus in this Momma’s book! Plus, HP Hood has been around for 170 years, and has been committed to making the highest quality dairy products that you can trust. With Hood Sour Cream I know I am using the highest quality ingredients, while adding creamy goodness to my recipes.
Perfect for a hot summer night, this salad is cool, refreshing and packed with fiber, vegetables and a slightly spicy goodness that the kids will love. Incorporate it into a main dish by folding it into tortillas with chicken, or serve it as a refreshing side dish with grilled steak. It’s also an excellent vegetarian option, with plenty of protein.
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Black Bean, Corn and Bell Pepper Salad with a Creamy Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup of Hood Sour Cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 15 ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups of frozen corn, thawed
- ¼ cup red onion, minced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, small dice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
Directions
- Combine sour cream, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, ¾ teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add in beans, corn, red onion, bell pepper and the cilantro, gently toss to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for ½ hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Serves 6
Nutritional Information per serving:
- 192 calories
- 9 g fat
- 23 g carbs
- 4.8 g fiber
- 6.1 g protein
- 13% of daily iron
- 69% of daily Vitamin C
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