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Corn and Black Bean Salad with Mexican Vinaigrette

Corn and Black Bean Salad with Zesty Mexican Vinaigrette

This Corn and Black Bean Salad with Mexican Vinaigrette is a vibrant and nutritious side dish perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Frozen Corn Can substitute with fresh corn when in season.
  • 1 can Black Beans Ensure they are drained and rinsed.
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Can substitute with yellow or green bell peppers.
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 0.5 Red Onion Can substitute with green onion.
  • 1 handful Cilantro Omit if not a fan; parsley is a good alternative.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly cracked for best flavor.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican Oregano Can substitute with regular oregano.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 0.25 cup Red Wine Vinegar Can use white wine or apple cider vinegar.
  • 0.5 cup Grapeseed or Avocado Oil Neutral oils can be used as alternatives.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Thins the dressing.
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Garlic Fresh minced garlic can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Can substitute with honey or agave syrup.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Mason jar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen corn and rinsed black beans. Dice the red and yellow bell peppers, and finely chop the red onion. Add cilantro, salt, and black pepper.
  2. In a mason jar, combine Mexican oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, red wine vinegar, grapeseed oil, water, granulated garlic, and sugar. Seal and shake well.
  3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
  4. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  5. Serve in a large bowl, garnished with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate for best flavor and consider adding avocado or feta for creaminess.

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