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Cheap Bbq Side Salad

Zesty Cheap BBQ Side Salad for Summertime Gatherings

This Cheap BBQ Side Salad is a vibrant and budget-friendly dish that complements grilled meats perfectly.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can (15 oz) Sweet Corn Drain and rinse before use to avoid a metallic taste.
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans Chickpeas can be used for a nuttier flavor.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Finely dice for even distribution.
  • 0.5 cup (75g) Red Onion Soak in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce pungency.
  • 0.25 cup (15g) Fresh Cilantro Use parsley if cilantro is disliked.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Jar or small bowl for dressing
  • Salad spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely dice the red bell pepper and red onion into uniform, small pieces. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced vegetables with the drained and rinsed sweet corn and black beans.
  2. In a small jar or bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground cumin, and black pepper. Seal the jar or whisk the ingredients for about 30 seconds until the dressing thickens.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Add chopped fresh cilantro and sprinkle with sea salt. Toss gently until well mixed.
  4. Allow the salad to sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
  5. After resting, give the salad a final toss and serve chilled, garnished with additional fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This salad is best served chilled and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Flavors improve after a day, making it even tastier.

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