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Fresh Charred Corn and Black Bean Salad Easy Recipe with Lime Vinaigrette

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A fresh, vibrant salad featuring smoky charred corn, creamy black beans, and a zingy lime vinaigrette. Perfect for summer cookouts, quick dinners, or as a colorful side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of fresh corn, husked (or about 3 cups frozen corn, thawed)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley as substitute)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place husked ears of corn directly on grill and cook, turning occasionally, until kernels are blackened in spots, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. Let corn cool for 5 minutes, then carefully slice kernels off the cob with a sharp knife.
  3. While corn chars or cools, dice red bell pepper, finely chop red onion, mince jalapeño (if using), and chop cilantro.
  4. Rinse and drain black beans thoroughly.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine charred corn kernels, black beans, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  6. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  7. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld, or serve immediately if in a rush.
  8. Before serving, stir salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if desired.

Notes

If corn doesn’t char well, increase heat but watch closely to avoid burning. Soak red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow sharpness if desired. Drain beans thoroughly to avoid watery salad. For extra texture, add toasted pumpkin seeds or crumbled queso fresco before serving. For vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

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

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