Tropical Grilled Corn Salad

AmericanVegetarianIntermediate35 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2/3 cup brown rice, cooked
  • 15 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 ears corn, husked
  • 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, roasted
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 0.5 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 jalapeño jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 large mango, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large avocado, peeled and diced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix cooked rice and black beans in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast corn in oven until cooked, about 15 minutes. Cut kernels off cobs.

  3. 3

    Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar if desired.

  4. 4

    Add caramelized onions, corn kernels, and chopped roasted bell pepper to the rice and bean mixture. Stir well.

  5. 5

    Whisk together salsa, orange juice, lime juice, canola oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Add jalapeño, mango, and avocado chunks to the bowl. Pour salsa dressing over the mixture and toss well.

  7. 7

    Serve warm or refrigerate until cool and add dressing just before serving.

Tags

salad