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Street Corn Salad with Black Beans

Street Corn Salad with Black Beans: A Colorful Summer Delight

This Street Corn Salad with Black Beans is a refreshing and vibrant dish, perfect for summer gatherings, blending sweet corn, hearty black beans, and creamy avocado.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Corn Fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 Avocado Ripe, diced
  • ½ cup Red Onion Diced
  • 1 Jalapeño Diced, seeds removed for less spice
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Chopped
  • ½ cup Cotija Cheese Crumbled
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Chipotle Powder Adjust for heat preference
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Grill or Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make the Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle powder, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl until smooth. Set aside to meld flavors.
  2. Roast the Corn: Grill fresh corn for 10-15 minutes or sauté frozen corn for 5-7 minutes until golden. Allow to cool slightly and cut from the cob.
  3. Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine charred corn, black beans, avocado, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño. Stir gently.
  4. Combine Dressing and Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and fold gently to coat without mashing the avocado.
  5. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and add more lime juice or chipotle powder to suit your preference.
  6. Chill (Optional): Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Toss before serving and garnish with extra cilantro or cotija cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Adjust the jalapeño for desired spice level. Store dressing separately until ready to serve to maintain freshness.

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