Mexican Corn Summer Salad
This vibrant dish combines tender corn kernels, smoky black beans and an array of colorful bell peppers and grape tomatoes, all tossed together with a zesty Chipotle Olive Oil dressing. The addition of minced red onion, chopped cilantro and a hint of jalapeño provides a fresh and invigorating kick, perfectly balanced by the creamy tanginess of Greek yogurt and a splash of lime juice. Finished with a sprinkle of Sriracha Lime Salt and crumbled Cotija cheese, this salad offers a harmonious blend of savory, spicy, and citrusy flavors that dance on the palate!
I N G R E D I E N T S :
2 cans corn, drained and rinsed
5 tbsp Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Chipotle Fused Olive Oil
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
3 cups grape tomatoes, quartered
½ small red onion, minced
½ cup cilantro, chopped
½ small jalapeño, trimmed and minced
5.3 oz plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp lime juice
2 tsp Grind Spice Co Sriracha Lime Salt
½ cup Cotija cheese
tortilla chips optional
I N S T R U C T I O N S :
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, saute corn in 1 tbsp Chipotle Olive Oil until warm. About 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, black beans, bell peppers, grape tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and greek yogurt. Toss to combine.
- Drizzle with remaining Chipotle Olive Oil and lime juice, seasoning with the Lime and Sriracha Lime Salt.
- Top with cotija cheese and crushed tortilla chips! Enjoy as a salad or scoop up with chips!