I thought this was just ok, but rated 3 stars because it got eaten up at the potluck I took it to (maybe because no one else took veggies!). I probably won't make this one again.
Corn and Black Bean Salad
"I wanted a side dish that had a little spicy heat to serve with my pan-fried tilapia. I came up with this Mexican-inspired salad." -Peggy Kistler, Salem, OR
Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 74
- Calories from fat: 28%
- Fat: 2.3g
- Saturated fat: 0.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.6g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
- Protein: 3.4g
- Carbohydrate: 14.4g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.8mg
- Sodium: 208mg
- Calcium: 19mg
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper (about 1 large)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Dash of salt
Preparation
- Combine corn, bell pepper, onions, cilantro, and beans in a medium bowl.
- Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle vinegar mixture over corn mixture; toss well. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
Corn and Black Bean Salad Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads, Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly, Make-Ahead, Portable/Picnic, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Southwest
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beans, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Diabetic, Low Calorie, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Meatless, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Marinate
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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