Author Notes
This explosive salad is made with a blend of roasted corn, tender black beans, red onion, roasted red bell pepper, fresh herbs, Mexican spices and a zippy red wine vinaigrette flavored with CHA! by Texas Pete®. —morgan freeman
Ingredients
- Salad
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4 cans
corn, canned, drained well
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3 tablespoons
olive oil
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taste
salt and pepper
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4 cans
black beans, canned, rinsed, and drained
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1/2
red onion, minced
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2 cups
roasted red bell pepper, small diced
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1 bunch
cilantro, fresh, rough chopped
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1 bunch
scallions, sliced thin on a bias
- dressing
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3/4 cup
red win vinegar
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1
lemon, juice fresh squeezed
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1 teaspoon
dijon mustard
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1/2 cup
olive or vegetable oil for salad dressing
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4 tablespoons
CHA! by Texas Pete
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1 teaspoon
cumin
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1 teaspoon
chili powder
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to taste
salt and pepper
Directions
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Preparation
Turn on the oven broiler.
Drain the corn well and place it in a mixing bowl. Toss the corn with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the corn in an oven-safe dish and place the under the broiler for approximately 5 minutes or until the corn has lightly charred. Place the corn in the refrigerator to chill.
Once the corn is cold, place it in a large mixing bowl. Add the black beans, minced red onion, roasted red bell peppers, cilantro and scallions. Combine well.
Place all ingredients for the salad dressing into a blender and puree until smooth. Pour the dressing over the corn and black bean salad and mix well. Season the salad with salt and pepper and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
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