May 7, 2012

Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad

4 ears fresh corn, shucked (or 2 cans corn, or one package frozen corn)
2 red peppers (chopped if using a grill pan, quartered if using a grill)
3 tbsp. EVOO
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
3 green onions, rinsed and sliced
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
4 oz. queso fresco, crumbled
1 avocado, thinly sliced

1. In a large bowl, whisk EVOO, lime juice, chili powder and salt. Add green onions, cilantro and black beans and toss well.
2. Preheat grill (or if it's winter or you don't have a grill, a grill pan) to medium. Add corn and red pepper. Cook until corn and peppers until charred in spots, about ten minutes.
3. If using a grill, carefully cut the corn kernels from the cobs and chop the red pepper. Add corn and red pepper to the bean mixture and toss well.
4. Top with queso and avocado.

Variations: add 2 cups cooked quinoa or 2 cups cooked/cubed chicken breast

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