Black Bean Salad
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5
Black Bean Salad
Description
Fresh corn is removed from the cob and combined with canned black beans and diced vegetables including bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onion. Fresh cilantro adds herbal brightness. The dressing, made by whisking together olive oil, white vinegar, sugar, ancho chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper, dresses the salad evenly to provide balanced acidity, spice, and slight sweetness.
The salad is versatile to serve either at room temperature or chilled; if chilled, it benefits from resting at room temperature before serving to soften flavors. It works well as a side dish complementing grilled meats, tacos, or as part of a buffet.
The recipe notes that regular chili powder can be used as a substitute for ancho chili powder, although the flavor profile will adjust accordingly. Nutrition information is estimated based on ingredients.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 corn ear, fresh
- 15 ounce black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced, or green bell pepper
- 1 cup grape tomato halved or quartered, or cherry tomato
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
Instructions
- Remove kernals from ear of corn.
- Add kernals to bowl with black beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
- Drizzle dressing over salad.
- Serve at room temperature or chill until ready to serve.
- If chilling, remove from fridge about 30 minutes before serving to take the chill off.
Notes
- Regular chili powder is an acceptable substitute if ancho chili powder is unavailable.
- Nutrition values are approximate and should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 376mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 24.3mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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