Mexican Black Bean And Roasted Corn Salad Food

MEXICAN BLACK BEAN AND ROASTED CORN SALAD

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.

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.

ROASTED MEXICAN CORN SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush corn with vegetable oil.
• Grill corn on the preheated grill until some kernels are lightly charred on all sides, about 12 minutes. Use tongs to turn corn, every 3 to 4 minutes, to expose more kernels to the heat. Remove from grill and allow to cool.
• Cut kernels into a large bowl. Add black beans, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, and red onion.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, taco seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl; mix until well combined. Pour over the salad and toss until well mixed. Sprinkle with cotija crumbles, cilantro, and green onions. Garnish with cherry tomatoes. Serve chilled, or at room temperature.

BLACK BEAN AND ROASTED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• For the roasted corn and black beans:
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large skillet, over medium-low heat, add 1/4 cup of oil and get the pan warm on the stovetop. Add the diced onion, garlic and corn kernels. Saute together until the corn feels cooked to the bite. Place in the oven until roasted (but not dried out) about 20 to 30 minutes.
• For the mango salsa:
• Combine the mango, onion, bell peppers, chives, lemon juice, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a non-reactive bowl and chill.
• For the vinaigrette:
• Add, 1 at a time through the feed opening of a running blender, the vinegar, shallot, chives, salt and pepper. Leaving the blender running, add the oil in a slow thin stream and allow to emulsify. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• To make the tomato salsa:
• Combine the tomato, tomatillos, garlic, parsley, and celery. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Fold together corn mixture and black beans. Season with salt and pepper. Add enough red wine vinaigrette to coat. (Do not feel compelled to use all of the dressing.) Transfer to a serving dish, and top with a spoonful of mango salsa in the center surrounded by a ring of tomato salsa. Garnish with scallions and cilantro leaves. Serve with any extra dressing on the side.

MEXICAN CORN & BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine corn, black beans and remaining ingredients in medium size bowl, except fresh parsley and cilantro.
• (Salsa can be made 1 day ahead.) Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
• Bring to room temperature before serving and add freshly chopped parsley and cilantro.
• Serving Size: 9.

MEXICAN-STYLE BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix black beans avocado, corn, red bell pepper, picante sauce, cilantro, onion, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and cumin in a large bowl until ingredients are well integrated.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until salad is chilled, at least 1 hour.

TEX MEX BLACK BEAN & CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Simmer the black beans for 1 hour or soak overnight in water. Beans will double their size. Or use 1 - 2 canned black beans, rinsed well.
• In a large bowl, add the beans, corn, peppers, cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime and seasonings. Chill for 2 - 4 hours. Before serving taste and adjust seasonings if desired.

ROASTED CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet coated with olive oil, cook the corn kernels on medium high until slightly charred, about 8 to 9 minutes.
• Transfer corn to large bowl and stir in remaining ingredients.

ROASTED CORN, BLACK BEAN, AND MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large non stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 8 minutes.
• Transfer the corn mixture to a large bowl.
• Stir in mango, beans, onion, bell pepper, lime juice, chipotle pepper, cilantro, cumin, and salt.
• Serve at room temperature.
• TIP: Ingredient Note: Chipotle peppers are smoked jalapenos with a fiery taste that are canned in adobo sauce. Look for them in the Hispanic section of large supermarkets and in specialty stores.
• MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Serve at room temperature.