Dish of Black Bean & Corn Salad
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Black Bean & Corn Salad


US New Mexico
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DoAhead:  		 1-7/8 #
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35 min
Yes		 An attractive and tasty Southwest Salad, ideal for buffet as it can be made well ahead and will not wilt. For formal service you can fill red or yellow Bell Peppers with it.

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-- Salad
Black Beans (1)
Corn Kernels (2)
Pumpkin Seeds (3)  
Bell Pepper grn
Bell Pepper red
Chili Jalapeño
Onion red
Garlic
Scallion
-- Dressing
Olive Oil ExtV
Lime Juice
Salt
Pepper blk
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Do Ahead   -   (6 hrs - 15 min work)
  1. IF using DRIED BLACK BEANS, soak for at least 6 hours in plenty of water with about 1/2 T Salt (which reduces cooking time and fewer beans will burst).
  2. Place Beans in a pan with water to cover well and bring to a boil. Simmer until Beans are tender but not bursting, about 45 min. Drain and cool.
  3. IF raw PUMPKIN SEEDS, dry pan fry, stirring until they are showing some brown spots.
Make   -   (35 min )
  1. Drain and rinse BLACK BEANS.
  2. Prep CORN as needed (cut from cob, drained, or thawed).
  3. Cap and seed BELL PEPPERS (green and red). Dice to a size just a shade larger than the Beans.
  4. Cap JALAPEÑO, remove the seed mass and chop fine.
  5. Chop ONION small.
  6. Crush GARLIC and chop fine.
  7. Slice SCALLIONS about 1/4 inch long.
  8. Mix all Salad items in a mixing bowl.
  9. Mix all Dressing items in a small jar. Shake up vigorously and pour over Salad. Tumble to coat everything well.
  10. Serve cool, cold, or chilled. This salad will keep refrigerated for at least 3 days.
NOTES:

  1. Black Beans:

      This recipe is sized to use 1 14 ounce can, but 2/3 cup dried can be used, see Prep steps.

  2. Corn Kernels:

      In order of preference: Fresh from the Cob, Canned, Frozen.

  3. Pumpkin Seeds:

      [Pepitas]   These are easily found in markets serving a significant Mexican community. They are most commonly sold raw, but sometimes pre-toasted.
  4. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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