Trader Joes Black Bean Roasted Corn And Avocado Salad On A Bed Of Quinoa Food

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.

BLACK BEAN CORN AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• To a large bowl add the black beans, corn kernels, chopped tomatoes, avocado, jalapeno pepper, cilantro and green onions.
• Zest one lime and add the zest to the bowl, then squeeze the lime juice from 2 limes, should be about 4 tbsp or so, then season with salt and pepper. Toss everything well together.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

BLACK BEAN, CORN, AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in corn. Cover and let stand until corn is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
• Whisk lime juice, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cumin together in a large bowl. Whisk in avocado oil. Add black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in quinoa and corn.

MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS AND AVOCADOS

Steps:

• DRESSING: Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. I added about ½ teaspoon of salt to begin with and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
• ASSEMBLY: Combine the ingredients for the salad in a large bowl. When ready to serve, add the dressing and stir until the dressing is evenly distributed with the salad ingredients. Check for seasonings, add additional chipotle powder, garlic, or salt and pepper if desired. Allow to cool if you'd like to serve cold.[br][br] Salad ingredients and dressing can be prepared and kept separate until ready to serve.

BLACK BEAN, JíCAMA, AND GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill corn until tender and brown in spots, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut off corn kernels; place in large bowl. Add black beans, jicama, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and basil.
• Whisk lime juice, orange juice, lime peel, cumin, and remaining 4 tablespoons oil in small bowl. Mix dressing into bean salad. Season generously with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.)

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.

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.