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Whenever we’re hosting friends or family, I am always super focused on the side dishes. I think it’s what makes the meal really interesting, both visually and flavor-wise, and to be honest, surround me with 5 different salads and I’m a happy camper.
So I’m sharing this with you, but it’s definitely a non-recipe recipe. Measure with your heart, flavor it to your liking! It’s a really lovely salad and makes the table so colorful!
I grilled the corn inside over medium heat and then just sliced the charred kernels off. Added two cans of black beans, a bunch of quartered grape tomatoes, red onion, pickled red onion, cojita, cilantro, lime juice, elote seasoning and scallions, with a dash of red wine vinegar and olive oil and lots of salt. Avocado would be another great addition!
Non-Recipe Recipe for Black Bean Salad
Equipment
- grill or grill pan
Ingredients
- 2 ears of corn, charred
- 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1-2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 c cojita, crumbled
- 1/8 c sliced pickled onions
- 1/8 c diced red onion
- 1/8 c cilantro (leave it out if you don't like it!)
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1-2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp elote seasoning
- salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and taste for seasoning and lime juice; adjust accordingly.
- Garnish with more charred corn, cojita, pickled onions and cilantro (if using).
