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Fresh Charred Corn and Black Bean Salad with Zesty Lime Vinaigrette

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A vibrant and hearty salad featuring smoky charred corn, creamy black beans, and a tangy lime vinaigrette. Perfect for light meals or as a crowd-pleasing side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn, husked (or thawed frozen corn)
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or agave/maple syrup for vegan)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush corn lightly with olive oil.
  2. Grill corn, turning every 2-3 minutes, until all sides have charred spots, about 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
  3. Stand each ear on its flat end and slice downward with a sharp knife to remove kernels (about 3 cups).
  4. Finely dice red bell pepper and red onion. Mince jalapeño if using. Chop cilantro.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
  6. In a large bowl, combine charred corn kernels, black beans, diced pepper, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  7. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to coat evenly.
  8. Let salad rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Char corn evenly to avoid bitterness. Rinse canned black beans to reduce sodium and canned flavor. Let salad chill for 30 minutes if possible for better flavor. Add diced avocado just before serving to avoid mushiness. Keep dressing separate if prepping ahead.

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Keywords: charred corn salad, black bean salad, lime vinaigrette, summer salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad, easy salad recipe

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