Black Bean Corn And Red Pepper Salad With Chile Lime Dressing Food

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the salad: Preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Peel back the corn husks. Remove the silks and replace the husks. Soak the corn in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain and place on the grill for 10 to 15 minutes. Cool completely and remove the husks. Using a sharp knife, remove the corn kernels. In a medium bowl, mix together the grilled corn, black beans, garbanzo beans, bell pepper, and mango.
• For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the lime zest, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, basil, and cumin. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well. Refrigerate for 1 hour, and toss again, before serving.

BLACK BEAN, CORN AND RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing: combine lime juice, oil, brown sugar, mustard, spices, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well until well blended. Mix beans, corn, celery, red pepper, jalapeno, onions, and cilantro together in a shallow bowl. Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour or up to 1 day.

BLACK BEAN, CORN AND RED PEPPER SALAD WITH CHILE-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together cumin, chili powder, lime juice, olive oil and salt.
• In a medium bowl, mix the beans, corn, red pepper and red onion.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
• Chill if desired.
• Just before serving, top with cilantro and green onion.

DIVA DIABETIC'S BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH CHILI LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight lid, shake together the vinegar, oil, the juice of both limes- freshly squeezed, salt and pepper to taste. Add the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl, and drizzle with the dressing. Mix well, adding salt/pepper to taste if desired. Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy!

HONEY-LIME BLACK BEAN & CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the ingredients for the salad in a bowl.
• Mix the ingredients for the dressing in a separate bowl.
• Pour the dressing on the salad and mix well.
• Add salt and pepper to your liking.
• Refrigerate the salad at least 4 hours, overnight is best.

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH LIME-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except avocados, in a large bowl and mix well. Toss with desired amount of dressing.
• Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight. Right before serving, add avocados and mix gently, being careful not to mash avocados.
• Serve at room temperature.

CHICKPEA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH CHILI LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until tender crisp, about 5 minutes. (If using frozen corn, add to the beans and cook for 1 minute) Drain and chill in cold water; drain and set aside.
• Drain and rinse chickpeas and black beans thoroughly; place in a large bowl. Add orange pepper, corn and onions; set aside.
• CHILI LIME DRESSING: Combine the ingredients; pour over the beans and toss to coat (Can be made ahead: cover and chill for up to 24 hours).
• Adjust seasoning to personal preference.
• Options:
• Add/or change to red pepper.
• Add/or change to red kidney beans.