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Fresh Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa with Lime

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A quick, fresh, and flavorful salsa featuring smoky grilled corn, black beans, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 medium Roma or vine tomatoes, diced
  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 1 large lime)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin, toasted if possible
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  2. Husk the corn and remove all silk threads. Lightly brush the ears with olive oil.
  3. Grill the corn for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until evenly charred with some blackened spots.
  4. Remove the corn and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stand each ear upright on a cutting board and carefully slice the kernels off the cob.
  6. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the black beans, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, minced jalapeño (if using), and chopped cilantro.
  7. Add the grilled corn kernels to the bowl.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  9. Pour the dressing over the salsa ingredients and gently toss until well combined, being careful not to mash the beans.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  11. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh corn and freshly squeezed lime juice. If you don’t have a grill, roast corn kernels in a skillet until slightly charred. Rinsing canned black beans reduces sodium and starch for a fresher taste. Letting the salsa rest in the fridge enhances flavor melding. Adjust jalapeño quantity for desired spiciness.

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