I originally featured this recipe on May 27, 2007, where this salad was enjoyed during a picnic party. Since then, this recipe has found its place on many menus I’ve prepared. It’s a great combination of fresh vegetables, canned black beans and a tasty vinaigrette with a slight kick of heat. Aside from being a salad, you could even pass this off as a salsa if everything is diced up finely and slightly mashed. I also prefer making this in advance so the salad has a chance to absorb the vinaigrette flavors. However you prefer to enjoy it, it’s a refreshing side dish that’s a favorite at our house. Feel free to adjust the amounts of each to your tastes.
Black Bean & Corn Salad
recipe adapted from AllRecipes
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can sweet corn kernels
2 avocados; peeled, pitted and diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small jar. Cover with lid, and shake until ingredients are well mixed.
In a salad bowl, combine beans, corn, avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. Shake lime dressing, and pour it over the salad. Stir salad to coat vegetables and beans with dressing, and serve.
(interesting difference in my photo skills over the years!)
I made this exact same recipe for a bridal shower this weekend! It was a big hit. I used yellow, orange, and red bell peppers to make it even more colorful.
that looks great! they make canned versions of this but fresh is always better
what a beautiful corn salad!! its the perfect time of year with all the lovely fresh corn we have in the market! Thanks so much for sharing!
It is so nice to follow your food adventures! Congratulations for keeping up with your blog for such a long time. You are doing an excellent job!
What a wonderful summer salad! We make one very similar that is also a summer favorite. I hope my photos improve too… I considered myself a fairly good photographer until I started to shoot food. Whew… if only we all had photo designers! Congrats on the Top 9 and your excellent photo skills!!
Love everything about this salad, now I want some now, and it is still breakfast time here!
Bon appetit!
CCE
=:~)