Go Back
–+ servings
Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #CornSalad #recipe is chocked full of fresh #veggies. It has a simple #OliveOil & #BalsamicVinegar #SaladDressing. This sensational #salad is a real winner & perfect for #summer #potlucks, #picnics, #FamilyReunions or #BackyardBarbecues. #Healthy, #LowCalorie & #GlutenFree. #corn #BlackBeans #tomatoes, #cucumber #BellPeppers #avocados #FetaCheese #FreshCornAndBlackBeanSalad

Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad

Teresa Ambra
Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad includes everything but the Kitchen Sink! Truly, it is chocked full of fresh veggies and herbs and uses a simple Salad Dressing of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. Feta Cheese, avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers along with corn-off-the-cob and black beans make this salad irresistible. Terrific for summer holidays, picnics, Family Reunions, Backyard Barbecues and Potlucks. Healthy, low calorie and gluten free.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad and Salad Dressing, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 92 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 large heavy stock pot with lid
  • 1 pair tongs
  • 1 plate or platter to rest cooked corn on
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 sharp knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 can opener
  • 1 colander

Ingredients
  

SALAD:

  • 3 cups corn-on-the-cob cooked, cooled & cut off cob (about 3 ears) (I used five cups)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved or quartered (or cherry tomatoes) (I've also used the yellow and orange grape/cherry tomatoes)
  • 1 cup cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1/3 cup red onion minced fine
  • 2 tbsp. fresh parsley minced (or more if desired)
  • 2 tbsp. fresh dill weed minced (or more if desired)
  • 2 tbsp. fresh basil minced (or more if desired)
  • salt and pepper to taste

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS: (Add one or ALL of the ingredients)

  • 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper diced (I've also added orange & yellow bell pepper halves)
  • 1 medium avocado peeled, pitted and chopped (add just before serving)
  • 1/2 cup radishes finely minced
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbles (or substitute Mozzarella Pearls if desired)

SALAD DRESSING:

  • 3 tbsp. olive oil (or substitute 6 tbsp. Zesty Italian Dressing)
  • 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar (or apple cider or white wine vinegar can be substituted)

Instructions
 

SALAD:

  • Mix the corn, tomato, cucumber and anything else in a bowl (onion, black beans, bell pepper, radish).
  • Season with salt and pepper. 

SALAD DRESSING:

  • Toss with choice of dressing option, to taste.
  • Can add a little sugar, Splenda, or Stevia, if you want it sweeter.
  • If you want spicy, add a little chopped jalapeno pepper.
  • Add cheese if desired.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. 
  • Before serving, sprinkle with fresh herbs and add avocado (if using).

Notes

NOTE: I boiled 6 corns-on-the-cob. It yielded about 5 cups corn and I used ALL of it. You can also substitute frozen, thawed whole kernel corn.
 
NOTE: I used all of the optional vegetables for this recipe. I used Feta cheese instead of Mozzarella pearls. I also used olive oil and balsamic vinegar rather than bottled salad dressing.
 
NOTE: Carolyn has actually used the Mozzarella pearls with good success. She has used any kind of vinegar as well as Zesty Italian bottled dressing with good success.
 
NOTE: I had to make this early in the day to take a meal to friends. I combined all of the ingredients and sprinkled about half of the fresh basil, dill and parsley in the salad mixture. The other half was sprinkled on top. Then I refrigerated the recipe for several hours.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
Keyword avocados, bell peppers, black beans, corn, corn salad, cucumbers, feta cheese, gluten free, grape tomatoes, healthy, salad, side dish
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!