Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salad
Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that bursts with flavor, making it the perfect addition to any summer gathering. Combining sweet grilled corn, hearty black beans, and zesty lime juice, this salad is further enhanced with fresh cilantro for a delicious explosion of taste. Whether served as a side or a main dish, it promises to impress your guests and brighten up your meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Husk the corn and grill for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. Let cool before cutting off the kernels.
- While cooling, chop the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil; pour over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg