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Fresh Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa

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A quick and easy summer dip featuring smoky grilled corn, creamy black beans, and fresh vegetables, perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn, husked (or about 3 cups frozen corn, thawed)
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt (kosher salt recommended)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C), approximately 5 minutes.
  2. Husk the corn and remove the silk. Brush each ear lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Grill the corn directly on the grill grates, turning every 2-3 minutes for about 10 minutes until kernels are golden brown and slightly blackened.
  4. Let the grilled corn cool for 5 minutes, then carefully slice off the kernels using a sharp knife.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the grilled corn kernels, rinsed black beans, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, and cilantro.
  6. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to blend flavors without mashing the beans.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed. Optionally add a pinch of sugar to balance acidity.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld. If chilled, bring to room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If fresh corn is not available, frozen corn can be used but grilling fresh corn enhances flavor. Soaking chopped red onion in cold water for 10 minutes mellows its bite. Mix gently to avoid mashing black beans. Rest grilled corn before cutting to keep texture crisp. For a dairy-free topping, try coconut yogurt. Avoid microwaving leftovers; reheat gently in a skillet if desired.

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