Description
There’s something irresistible about a Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salad—it captures everything we love about summer on a plate. Smoky-sweet corn fresh from the grill combines with hearty black beans, crisp bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes, all tied together by a tangy lime and olive oil dressing. This vibrant dish delivers the essence of sunny days and outdoor gatherings while remaining simple, healthy, and full of flavor. Perfect as a side or light main, it’s versatile, easy to prepare, and packed with plant-based protein and fiber for a satisfying, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush corn with olive oil.
2. Grill corn, turning every 2 minutes, until kernels are charred, about 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly and cut kernels off the cob.
3. Dice red bell pepper, chop onion, halve tomatoes, and chop cilantro.
4. In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, black beans, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
6. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
7. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
8. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side or light main. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 0
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