MEXICAN BLACK BEAN AND ROASTED CORN SALAD

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Excellent salad for picnics and pot lucks! Very low fat and healthy. Add some grilled chicken or shrimp for a light dinner.

Provided by healthycook26

Categories     Vegan

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large ears of corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 red onion, chopped fine
1 tomatoes, seeds removed, diced
1 jalapeno, seeds removed, chopped fine
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 limes, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Remove the silks from the ears of corn but do not remove the husks. Run some water over the husks of the corn to make them damp. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes Allow to cool slightly.
  • Mix black beans, red onion, bell pepper, tomato, jalapeno, garlic and cilantro in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, oil and cumin together and set aside.
  • When corn is cool enough to handle, remove it from the cob with a knife and add to the rest of the vegetables.
  • Add the dressing and mix well.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • The salad is best when allowed to sit for an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 15.4, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 7, Sugar 6.8, Protein 7.6

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