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Ina Garten Black Bean Salad Recipe

Ina Garten Black Bean Salad Recipe

Love fresh summer salads that pack flavor? This Ina Garten black bean salad recipe bursts with color and crunch. Black beans and peppers and corn meet zesty lime dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Sauce / Side dish
Cuisine  Southern American
Servings 8
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans 15 oz black beans (rinsed, drained)
  • 1½ cups corn kernels frozen, thawed
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • ½ red onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded, minced - optional
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado diced, for serving
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ⅓ cup olive oil

Instructions
 

Rinse the Black Beans

  • Open cans. Drain beans in colander. Rinse under cold water 30 seconds. Shake dry. Removes extra salt. Beans look pretty now.

Chop Colorful Peppers

  • Cut red, yellow peppers same size dice. About ½-inch pieces. Uniform looks beautiful. Takes 5 minutes. Color pops already.

Prep Crunchy Onion

  • Peel red onion half. Chop very fine. No big pieces. Soaks up dressing. Mild bite perfect. Breathe through mouth.

Mince Spicy Jalapeño

  • Wear gloves if sensitive. Remove seeds, membranes. Chop tiny pieces. Adds gentle kick. Skip for kids. Optional heat.

Thaw Sweet Corn

  • Run frozen corn under warm water. Drain well. No cooking needed. Sweet crunch essential. Adds summer flavor.

Make Zesty Vinaigrette

  • Whisk lime juice, vinegar, mustard, cumin, salt, pepper. Slowly drizzle olive oil. Whisk fast. Dressing thickens nicely.

Toss Everything Together

  • Large bowl. Add beans, peppers, onion, corn, jalapeño. Pour dressing over. Toss gently. Coats evenly. Looks like rainbow.

Add Fresh Herbs

  • Stir in chopped cilantro last. Green flecks beautiful. Bright flavor boost. Cover with plastic. Chill 30 minutes minimum.

Serve With Avocado

  • Right before serving, add diced avocado. Toss lightly. Creamy contrast. Lime prevents browning. Ready to wow guests!

Notes

  • Rinse beans well. Cuts sodium big time.
  • Dice peppers uniform size. Pretty presentation.
  • Chill 2 hours minimum. Flavors marry.
  • Taste dressing first. Adjust lime, salt.
  • Make ahead 2 days. Gets better.
  • Add cherry tomatoes. Juicy pop.
  • Swap cilantro for parsley. Milder herb.
  • Grilled corn elevates summer version.
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