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Fresh Grilled Corn Black Bean Salad with Lime Crema

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A smoky, tangy, and creamy salad featuring grilled corn, black beans, and a zesty lime crema. Perfect for summer cookouts and backyard barbecues.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C). Husk the corn, remove all silk, rinse, and pat dry.
  2. Brush each ear of corn lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Grill the corn for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until charred and blackened in spots.
  4. Transfer grilled corn to a cutting board and let cool for at least 5 minutes.
  5. Cut the kernels off the cob using a sharp knife.
  6. In a small bowl or jar, combine sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk or shake until smooth.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Stir gently.
  8. Pour the lime crema over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Gently fold in the diced avocado.
  9. Let the salad rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

For a milder onion flavor, soak diced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes before adding. The salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance without the avocado and crema; add them just before serving. To make vegan, use plant-based sour cream or coconut yogurt.

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Keywords: grilled corn salad, black bean salad, lime crema, summer salad, vegetarian, gluten-free

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