Warm Black Bean Corn & Tomato Salad
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
Directions
Salad:1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, diced1 tablespoon kosher salt2 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional4 ears corn, kernels removed or 2 cups frozen and thawed corn kernels1 dried bay leaf3/4 cup chicken broth2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained2 tomatoes, chopped6 ounces jicama, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup)1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leavesDressing:2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons lime juice3 tablespoons agave nectar or 2 tablespoons maple syrup2 tablespoons lemon zest2 tablespoons lime zest1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oilKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salad: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, salt, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, if using. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until soft. Add the corn kernels and bay leaf. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the broth and black beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and jicama and stir until warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat.
Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, lime juice, agave nectar (or maple syrup, if using), lemon zest, and lime zest. Whisk in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Remove the bay leaf and put the salad in a serving bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm or at room temperature.
Serving Size:�makes 6 servings
Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, lime juice, agave nectar (or maple syrup, if using), lemon zest, and lime zest. Whisk in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Remove the bay leaf and put the salad in a serving bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm or at room temperature.
Serving Size:�makes 6 servings
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 358.9
- Total Fat: 10.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0.6 mg
- Sodium: 1,291.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 55.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 14.1 g
- Protein: 14.6 g
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