Black Bean Salad

From Food Network Kitchens

Show: How To Boil WaterEpisode: Simply Healthy

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Cook Time:
6 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 6 min
Total:: 16 min

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Ingredients

Dressing
1 small clove garlic
Pinch salt, plus 2 teaspoons
Juice 1 1/2 limes (about 3 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salad
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears)
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small hass avocado, halved, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and stems

Directions

Make the dressing: Smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with a pinch of the salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Whisk the garlic paste, lime juice, salt and chili powder together in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream.

For the salad: Cook the corn, bell pepper, and onions in the olive oil until beginning to brown over medium-high heat in a skillet. Toss in the black beans and cook until warm. Add the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and gently fold in the tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. Serve.

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recipe Black Bean Salad
Sara Houston, TX 09-07-2009
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Makes a great weeknight dinner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I leave out the corn because corn freaks me out, but it's a wonderful recipe for a weeknight dinner. I genuinely look forward... to eating it.Read more
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Sara Forest Hills, NY 08-29-2009
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Wonderful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I only used one teaspoon of salt and added extra chili powder. I wasn't a fan of the dressing alone but mixed with the corn,... beans, etc, it was amazing. I would use another ear of corn next time. Yummy!!Read more
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MARIANA San Jose, CA 07-17-2009
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a great recipe. The flavors and textures were amazing. Really great on a hot day.
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Laura Galloway, OH 05-23-2009
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Heads up if using frozen corn instead of fresh!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made this salad last night using frozen corn, as Jack suggested, if fresh corn wasn't on hand. It came out way too salty... (2 t. salt plus the pinch used to smash the garlic.) I am assuming that the use of fresh SWEET corn would offset this somewhat, but nevertheless, I think I'll cut it down to 1 teaspoon, total. Completely forget about adding any salt at the end, as suggested - it doesn't need it. Pepper - yes, salt - no. Great salad, even so: bright and colorful - Summer in a bowl. I'll give it 5 stars next time.Read more
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Carol Wakefield, MA 05-21-2009
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Amazing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish is absolutely AMAZING. I grilled 3 ears of corn for the recipe. It made a large bowl and we could have finished... it. I had to leave the table to stop eating the salad. I want some for tomorrow! This will be a regular favorite recipe. Can't wait to make it for my friends.Read more
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Courtney Elizabethtown, KY 04-13-2009
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Our Favorite Dish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband and I have been making this for a couple years now and it is our favorite recipe! The flavors just explode! Great... served warm or cold. We have served this so many times and everyone loves it. Sometimes we make this and eat it by itself, as a main dish. I use a tad bit less oil, and more cilantro, but we love cilantro. We've made it so many times, we can make it fast, and from memory. Read more