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Fresh Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa

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A smoky, sweet, and zesty salsa featuring grilled corn and black beans, perfect for summer snacking or parties. Easy to prepare and packed with fresh flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
  2. Grill the husked corn directly on the grill, turning every 2-3 minutes, for about 10-12 minutes until kernels are tender and charred in spots.
  3. Let the corn cool for a few minutes, then carefully cut the kernels off the cob with a sharp knife.
  4. While the corn is grilling, finely dice the red bell pepper and red onion, mince the jalapeño, and chop the cilantro.
  5. Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly using a colander.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine the grilled corn kernels, black beans, diced bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  7. Drizzle olive oil and fresh lime juice over the mixture. Sprinkle ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss gently but thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or salt if needed.
  9. Chill the salsa for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld, or serve immediately.

Notes

For best smoky flavor, grill corn over medium-high heat and turn often to avoid burning. Rinse black beans well to avoid canned taste. Chill salsa for at least 15 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Optional additions include diced avocado or cotija cheese. Can use frozen corn if fresh is unavailable.

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Keywords: grilled corn salsa, black bean salsa, summer snack, easy salsa recipe, smoky salsa, vegan salsa, gluten-free salsa

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