Charred Corn and Black Bean Salad
Savor the delightful flavors of summer with this vibrant charred corn and black bean salad. A refreshing medley of sweet corn, tangy tomatoes, and hearty black beans, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing with a hint of cumin and chili. This salad is a perfect side dish for any outdoor gathering or barbecue.
Ingredients
For the salad | |
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| 1 | tablespoon olive oil |
| 3 | fresh corn kernels (may use frozen) |
| 2 | tablespoons chopped red onions (green onion, shallots, and regular onion work fine.) |
| 1 | medium tomatoes, diced |
| 1 | (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained |
| ¼ | cup fresh lime juice |
| ¼ | teaspoon ground cumin |
| ¼ | teaspoon ground dried chile |
| ½ | teaspoon salt |
| ½ | cup chopped cilantro |
Instructions
For the salad | |
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| 1. | Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fresh corn kernels and cook until slightly charred, about 8 to 9 minutes. |
| 2. | Transfer the charred corn to a large bowl and gently stir in the chopped red onions, diced tomatoes, black beans, lime juice, ground cumin, ground dried chile, salt, and chopped cilantro. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 237.1 kcal |
| Protein | 10.8 g |
| Fat | 5.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41.6 g |
| Fiber | 9.4 g |
| Sugar | 8.1 g |
Published on Aug 04, 2024 by Luminița