Kidney Bean and Corn Salad with Cider Lime Vinaigrette

a salad with corn, kidney beans, red peppers, and onions

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A fun summer salad to add to your next summer BBQ. This recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare.

 

Ingredients:

Salad

1 ¾ cup kidney beans, cooked

3 ears of fresh corn, approximately 1 ½ cups

¾ cup fresh red pepper, diced

½ cup red onion, diced

2 sprigs fresh cilantro

2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

Soak kidney beans overnight. Pressure cook beans for approximately 20-40 minutes in 6 cups of water. Drain beans and let cool until room temperature.

Remove husks from corn. Bring water in a pot to a boil. Place corn in boiling water. Turn off the heat. Remove corn after 4 minutes and let stand until corn returns to room temperature. Remove kernels from the corn cob using a chef’s knife. Combine cooked beans, corn kernels, red pepper, red onion, garlic, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.

Prep time: 15-20 minutes

Vinaigrette

4 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons unrefined extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Whisk together until the mixture thickens slightly. Pour over kidney bean salad until all ingredients are well coated.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Serves: 4-6

Copyright 2008, Genevieve Sherrow, Original Recipe.