As I'm writing this post I have to laugh because one of my dear foodie friends Bia, from Rich and Sweet, has just posted almost the exact same recipe on her Facebook page....Great minds indeed! I also wanted to post this today because today is National Picnic Day and what goes better at a picnic than a salad! (though it does seem a little early in the year for it here on the East coast).
I'm still trying to use up those 12 cans of black beans I purchased a couple of months ago and was looking for a salad to go with a new BBQ rib recipe I was experimenting with (recipe to follow!) and thought a nice black bean and corn salad would go nicely. Because fresh Jersey corn isn't in season yet, I opted for the frozen kind but I can't wait to make this recipe again using the butter sugar corn (my favorite blend) when it's in season. This salad was deliciously light and was a big hit. Even my little one, who usually doesn't eat anything that has the word "bean" in it, loved it!
I also found a great website called MyFitnessPal, thanks to my friend Patty, to help track nutritional information. You can even use it to look up certain restaurant items as well. Just type in Chili's Salad for example and it will give you a list with all of the nutritional information...awesome app! I'm using it myself to log my daily calories (and it's FREE..sorry Weight Watchers, not going to pay the monthly fee any longer!)
And for those of you eyeing up my new Sangria pitcher in the background, I purchased it at Chef Central and it's amazing! Not only is it pretty, it also has a "pinched" spout so that the fruit doesn't come toppling out when you try to pour it into the glass.
I'm still trying to use up those 12 cans of black beans I purchased a couple of months ago and was looking for a salad to go with a new BBQ rib recipe I was experimenting with (recipe to follow!) and thought a nice black bean and corn salad would go nicely. Because fresh Jersey corn isn't in season yet, I opted for the frozen kind but I can't wait to make this recipe again using the butter sugar corn (my favorite blend) when it's in season. This salad was deliciously light and was a big hit. Even my little one, who usually doesn't eat anything that has the word "bean" in it, loved it!
I also found a great website called MyFitnessPal, thanks to my friend Patty, to help track nutritional information. You can even use it to look up certain restaurant items as well. Just type in Chili's Salad for example and it will give you a list with all of the nutritional information...awesome app! I'm using it myself to log my daily calories (and it's FREE..sorry Weight Watchers, not going to pay the monthly fee any longer!)
And for those of you eyeing up my new Sangria pitcher in the background, I purchased it at Chef Central and it's amazing! Not only is it pretty, it also has a "pinched" spout so that the fruit doesn't come toppling out when you try to pour it into the glass.
1-15oz. Can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
2 c. Corn
1 Roma Tomato, finely chopped
2 Scallions, chopped
1 Lime, juice only
1 tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp. White Vinegar
3 tbsp. Canola Oil
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp. Fresh Ground Pepper
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serves 8 (1/2 cup servings).
Nutritional Information:
Calories 130; Carbs 17g; Fat 6g; Protein 4g
Shared at Amee's Savory Dish Fit and Fabulous Fridays 8/3/12
Shared at This and That Foodie Friends Linky Party 8/3/12
Shared at Weekend Potluck 8/3/12
Enjoy!
This looks so good! Great photo as well!
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate that you put the ingredients.. thanks a lot!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI saw a recent episode of Dr. Oz that beans are a great source to incorporate in a diet for loosing weight. Looks delicious and thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis recipe looks amazing! Sangria recipe in the future? ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you Patrick and I have 2 Sangria recipes on the blog so you can take your pick. I'm partial to red wine though. I hope you like them!
DeleteThis is my go-to Sangria:
http://carriesexperimentalkitchen.blogspot.com/2011/04/friendly-get-together.html
This one is a Red Apple Sangria
http://carriesexperimentalkitchen.blogspot.com/2011/09/bunco-apple-theme-party-sausage-apple.html
I love your photo! Stopping by from Amee's fit and fabulous - this looks delish!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Emily!
DeleteGlad that you shared this recipe on Foodie Friends Friday. Remember to come on Sunday to vote for your favorite recipes. Also this party goes on every week, so bring another recipe next week.
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Will do ,thank you!
DeleteI love black bean salads, and this looks like a great recipe! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by Ericka!
DeleteThis is one of my favorite snacks with lime Tostitos :) We make ours almost exactly the same!
ReplyDelete-mandi
http://mommys-love.blogspot.com
They are good with the lime ones aren't they! Thanks for stopping by Mandi! :)
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ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this recipe =D
Jason
You're welcome, thanks for stopping by Jason! :)
DeleteI love black bean and corn salad! Your version sounds amazing, Carrie!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amee! :)
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