Grilled Corn And Black Bean Salad With Cilantro Vinaigrette Food

GRILLED CORN & BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Toss the corn with 1 tablespoon of oil. Then sprinkle on the adobo seasoning and paprika and rub the corn so the seasoning is evenly spread.
• Cook the corn on the grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until it's charred and tender.
• Remove the corn and allow it to cool for a few minutes before cutting the kernels off each ear.
• In a large serving bowl, mix together the greens, corn, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, and feta.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the over the salad and toss to combine.
• Top the salad with chopped green onions and cilantro.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

GRILLED CORN AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Preheat a grill on high for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium high and grill the corn, with the cover closed and turning occasionally, until some kernels are black, about 12 minutes. Remove and allow the corn to cool slightly.
• Using a sharp knife, cut off the kernels into a very large, deep serving bowl. (Hold the narrow end of the cob, point the other end into the bowl and cut downward, so that flying kernels are trapped by the bowl itself.) Add the black beans, chickpeas, cilantro, green and red bell peppers, onions, chile peppers, salt and pepper to taste to the bowl and toss.
• For the dressing: Whisk together the lime juice, sugar, salt, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, garlic and olive oil in a small bowl. Season to taste with hot sauce.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to thoroughly coat. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, toss again and serve. The salad can be made a day in advance, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH CORN, AVOCADO & LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

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

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.

GRILLED 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 SALAD WITH ANCHO-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine beans, corn, and both onions in a mixing bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine ancho chile, vinegar, sugar, lime juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
• Clean the cilantro and remove any leaves that don't look fresh. Set aside 15 - 20 sprigs of cilantro for garnish. Finely chop remaining cilantro and add 1/2 cup to dressing mixture.
• Whisk dressing and add to salad, toss well, then add tomatoes and gently fold into salad. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. If storing overnight, refrigerate but serve at room temperature.

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.

BLACK BEAN & QUINOA SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook Quinoa as directed on package (I use Bob's red mill. 1 3/4 cup water and 1 cup dry Quinoa).
• While Quinoa is cooking, place Cilantro, lime juice, red wine vinegar, agave, olive oil, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and pulse.
• Toss finished Quinoa in a large bowl with black beans, red pepper, and onion.
• Pour cilantro lime vinaigrette over Quinoa salad and let marinate for atleast 30-45 minutes.
• (Note: I added everything up myself using calorie king- and it can out to be 260cal, 11g fat, 5g fiber per serving).