Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, this roasted corn and black bean salad is the perfect combination of smoky, zesty, and refreshing. Sweet grilled corn, charred to perfection, pairs beautifully with tender black beans, crisp red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic cilantro. Tossed in a tangy lime-cumin dressing, this colorful salad is an easy, wholesome side dish or light main course that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, it’s ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or a healthy weeknight meal. Add a sprinkle of creamy feta for an optional salty finish that takes every bite to the next level!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 ears Fresh corn on the cob
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 can Black beans
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Brush the ears of corn with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and grill them for 10-12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the kernels are slightly charred. Remove and set aside to cool.

Step 3

Drain and rinse the black beans, and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper and halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro. Add all these vegetables to the bowl with the black beans.

Step 5

Once the corn has cooled, cut the kernels off the cob by standing an ear upright on a cutting board and carefully slicing downward with a sharp knife. Add the roasted corn kernels to the bowl.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until well combined.

Step 8

If desired, crumble the feta cheese on top of the salad and gently fold it in.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 10

Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1288.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1276.8

Total Fat 61.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 3832.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.6g	0%
Total Sugars 38.1g
Protein 51.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 872.7mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 1773.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.3%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 43.2%