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Corn and Black Bean Salad with Mexican Vinaigrette

Zesty Corn and Black Bean Salad with Mexican Vinaigrette Magic

This Corn and Black Bean Salad with Mexican Vinaigrette is a quick, nutritious, and zesty dish perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn Fresh corn can be used if in season.
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper Chopped.
  • 1 piece Yellow Bell Pepper Chopped.
  • 0.5 piece Red Onion Chopped.
  • 0.5 bunch Cilantro Optional; can be replaced with parsley.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican Oregano Can substitute regular oregano.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as a substitute.
  • 3 tablespoons Grapeseed or Avocado Oil Other neutral oils can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Garlic Fresh minced garlic can also work.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Can be replaced with honey or agave syrup.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • mason jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by defrosting 1 cup of frozen corn. Chop 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, and ½ of a red onion into small pieces. Set aside in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add 1 can of drained and rinsed black beans, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to the mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
  3. In a mason jar, combine 1 teaspoon of Mexican oregano, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Add 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons of oil, 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Shake until emulsified.
  4. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate.
  6. Before serving, gently toss the salad once more and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with ingredients like diced avocado or jalapeños.

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