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Fresh Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad with Easy Zesty Lime Dressing

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A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring smoky grilled corn, creamy black beans, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues, quick dinners, or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 10 minutes).
  2. Grill the husked corn directly on the grill grates for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until kernels are tender and charred. Remove and let cool.
  3. Cut the kernels off the cooled corn cobs by standing each ear upright on a cutting board and slicing downward with a sharp knife. Collect kernels in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the bowl with the corn.
  5. Dice the red bell pepper, finely chop the red onion and cilantro, and mince the jalapeño if using. Add all to the bowl.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave), ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

If red onion is too sharp, soak in cold water for 5 minutes before adding. Be careful when cutting corn kernels off the cob to avoid tough bits. Freshly squeezed lime juice is essential for best flavor. Let salad chill for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors. Can substitute canned chickpeas for black beans or avocado oil for olive oil. Add diced avocado just before serving to avoid browning.

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Keywords: grilled corn salad, black bean salad, lime dressing, summer salad, easy salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad

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