Hearty Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for summer grilling out. Combining sweet grilled corn, hearty black beans, and fresh vegetables, it makes a delicious side or light main course.

This recipe is simple to prepare and showcases the flavors of summer. It’s an excellent addition to your collection of recipes for the grill, providing a healthy and satisfying option for any barbecue.

Easy Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad

This salad features sweet corn grilled to perfection, combined with black beans, bell peppers, red onion, and a zesty lime dressing. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 ears of corn, husked
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Grill the Corn: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the husked corn directly on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender. Remove from the grill and let cool.
Prepare the Vegetables: While the corn is cooling, dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
Cut the Corn: Once the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Combine Ingredients: Add the black beans, diced bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the corn.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve: Chill the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold or at room temperature.