Summery Corn Salad

This summery corn salad recipe uses grilled corn, black beans, and cilantro tossed with a flavorful, spicy, bright dressing for a memorable side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 211 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 3 teaspoons butter
• 3 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Spread 1 teaspoon butter on each ear of corn; sprinkle ears with garlic powder. Wrap corn in aluminum foil.

Step 3

Grill corn until hot and steaming, about 15 minutes. Unwrap corn; grill until kernels are golden, about 5 minutes more, turning once. Let cool; cut kernels from cobs. Stir corn, black beans, and cilantro together in a large bowl.

Step 4

Whisk oil, vinegar, lime juice, fresh garlic, sugar, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour dressing over corn mixture; toss gently to coat.