Southwest Black Bean Corn Salad Recipes

COWBOY CAVIAR

Steps:

• Make the dressing: In a small container, combine the lemon or lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper, and chili pepper.
• Make the salad: In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, onions, and peppers. Shake up the dressing, pour it over the salad and toss to combine.
• If you want to serve it right away, gently mix in the avocado. If you have time, this salad is better if you make it a day ahead, refrigerate it, and then just add the avocado right before serving.

SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Shuck 3-4 cobs of fresh sweet corn.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the sweet corn, cover, reduce heat to medium and boil for 5 minutes or until corn is tender. Drain and let the corn cool. Once it has cooled cut kernels off with a knife. Set corn aside. Alternately, prepare 1 bag of frozen sweet corn.
• Dice 1 large bell pepper.
• Drain and rinse 2 15 oz. cans of black beans.
• Cut 1-2 avocados in half. Dice the avocados into small pieces.

SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine beans, corn, pepper, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro, and gently toss.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
• Pour dressing over beans mixture and gently toss to combine well and coat all of the bean salad ingredients.
• Gently fold in diced avocado just until well dispersed. If avocado is too soft and fragile, you can also just place the avocado on top of individual portions. If you have some extra time, this black bean salad recipe is best prepared a few hours before servings so that you can chill it in the refrigerator (for at least an hour) to allow all those great Southwest flavors to mingle and fully develop.

SOUTHWEST CORNBREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Cube cornbread.
• Layer cornbread cubes, romaine, beans, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, and green onions in a large trifle bowl, in that order.
• Stir avocado, jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, cumin, and garlic salt for dressing in a bowl until well combined. Drizzle over salad.

SOUTHWEST CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, salt and cumin; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SPICY SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing and hot pepper sauce.
• Toss salad greens with beans and vegetables in large bowl.
• Add dressing mixture; toss to coat. Top with cheese.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND BLACK BEAN SKILLET

Steps:

• Combine corn, bell pepper, jalapeno, onion, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn mixture and cook until onion has softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in black beans and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and sprinkle cilantro over the top.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN & BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add corn, cover and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut the kernels from the cobs using a sharp knife.
• Meanwhile, place pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Whisk lime juice, oil, cilantro, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the corn, pine nuts, beans, cabbage, tomato and onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

SPICY SOUTHWEST BEAN & CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing and hot pepper sauce. set aside.
• Toss greens with beans, corn, red pepper and onions in a large serving bowl.
• Add dressing mixture, toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.