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

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A fresh and zesty salad combining smoky grilled corn, hearty black beans, and a tangy lime dressing, perfect for summer cookouts and casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Juice of 2 large limes (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, around 375°F (190°C), about 10 minutes.
  2. Grill the husked corn ears directly on the grill, turning every 2-3 minutes until lightly charred and tender, about 10-12 minutes total.
  3. Let the corn cool enough to handle, then carefully slice the kernels off the cob using a sharp knife, keeping kernels whole for texture.
  4. Dice the red bell pepper, finely chop the red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using). Mince the garlic.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, black beans, diced bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat evenly.
  7. Let the salad rest at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to mingle. Optionally refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Hold the ear upright in a bundt pan or large bowl when slicing kernels to catch them easily. Resting the salad for at least 10 minutes improves flavor. Rinse canned beans well to reduce sodium and canned taste. Adjust lime juice and olive oil in dressing to balance tartness and richness. For a milder flavor, use avocado oil instead of olive oil. Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days; stir before serving and add fresh lime juice or olive oil if needed.

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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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