Tomato, Corn and Black Bean Salad – easy preparation with simple, fresh ingredients makes for a delicious salad. Perfect for summer barbeques or a healthy meal anytime.
Tomato and Corn Season
August is almost at its end, but summer is still in full swing here in New England. We have been enjoying a string of gorgeous sunny days at our lake house in Grande Isle, Vermont. We are now at the height of tomato and corn season. Both are available in abundance, and I’m in heaven as they are two of my very favorite summer vegetables.
Both tomatoes and corn are at their best when they are fresh and local. I find that simple preparations, such as this Tomato, Corn and Black Bean Salad, are the way to go to really let the fresh flavors of the veggies shine.
My three kids all love corn on the cob. It’s a staple at our house when corn is in season. Whenever I prepare corn on the cob, whether on the stove top or on the grill, I like to make a few extra ears for use later on in salads, such as this. Luckily, I had done just that last Friday. And, yesterday, while perusing my fridge in search of inspiration for dinner that evening, I was happy to find three cooked ears of corn.
I was also in possession of a gorgeous array of colorful cherry tomatoes along with some glorious smelling basil, all courtesy of my neighbors’ garden.
Easy Preparation
I decided to combine the corn, tomatoes and basil along with some black beans and fresh parsley. I tossed it all in a fresh lemon vinaigrette. It was so easy to prepare and the resulting Tomato, Corn and Black Bean Salad smelled wonderful and was so delicious and full of flavor.
We enjoyed this Tomato, Corn and Black Bean Salad along with some grilled sausages for dinner that evening. I happily finished off the leftovers for lunch today.
This fresh and flavorful Tomato, Corn and Black Bean Salad is a wonderful accompaniment to all sorts of grilled entrees. It is a great dish for a barbeque, potluck or picnic. This colorful salad is also perfect for a healthy meal or snack anytime.
Tomato Corn and Black Bean Salad - easy preparation with simple, fresh ingredients make for a delicious salad, perfect for summer barbeques or a healthy meal anytime
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups cooked corn kernels (from about 3 ears)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- additional chopped basil and parsley leaves for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Add tomatoes, corn, black beans, basil and parsley to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, red wine vinegar and olive oil to make a dressing.
- Pour dressing over tomato, corn and black bean mixture, toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve salad, top with additional fresh basil and parsley leaves if desired.
Nutritional information?
Hi Cherrie, you can find nutritional information for this recipe (and all of my recipes) on Yummly, here is the link:
http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Tomato-Corn-and-Black-Bean-Salad-1276461?columns=5&position=1%2F6
This looks to die for!! Pinned! 🙂
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Thanks, it is really good!
This looks so yummy! Some of my fave flavors combined into one healthy salad!
Thanks Stacy, it is really good!
I just love your beautiful salad, it looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday, have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
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I have a very similar recipe! Love it!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday! Hope to see you again this week!! Pinned!
Joy, this salad has my name all over it. Great flavors going on in here.
Beautiful salad for any occasion.
Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets) recently posted…Pumpkin Mousse with Caramel Pecan Bacon Praline
Look at all those colors and flavors and textures! It’s summer in a bowl. Yum!
Christie recently posted…#FoodiFriDIY – Random Selection Edition
Oh this is my kind of dish. I always have fresh corn on the cob around too, this time of year. We have so many local resources for it. Plus we’ve always got black beans so I can whip this up in no time.
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Corn this year has been amazing. Every ear we’ve had have been really sweet. This salad looks beautiful. It would highlight any summer meal.
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I love black bean and corn salad recipes, and this one looks awesome! Thanks for sharing at the Let’s Get Real Link Up!
I love salads especially during summer! This one is right up my alley!
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Hi Joy! I’m stopping over from Let’s Get Real today. Your salad is perfect. I was looking at some corn and black beans this week and thinking they would be good together, but not quite sure what else it needed. Now I know………..tomatoes and a vinaigrette.
Christina @ Juggling Real Food and Real Life recently posted…Let’s Get Real Friday Party #105
Ooh, I’ve never tried basil in this type of salad. It sounds delicious!
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What a refreshing but filling salad!
Jamie @ Coffee With Us 3 recently posted…Monthly Meal Plan 3.9
Lovely colors and looks yummy!
Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) recently posted…Wicked Wednesdays – 26 August 2015
This is my kind of salad! Gorgeous pictures and looks so fresh and vibrant!
Florian @ContentednessCooking recently posted…Easy Cashew Ramen
I could eat this everyday! it is perfect!
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I love salads with corn and beans!! This looks so beautiful and tasty!
lizzy recently posted…Stuffed Baby Eggplant
I can never get enough of black beans, corn and tomatoes. This salad is beautiful and I can bet tastes amazing!
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This salad looks amazing, I am SO going to have to save this for later!
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Such a fabulous summer salad to celebrate the last of the wonderful produce!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Mint Chocolate Sunflower Bites
That looks delicious 🙂
Have a corntastic week 😉
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I can already tell that this is going to be a favorite recipe of mine! I love all things corn and black beans! Thank you for sharing, Joy, and thank you for linking up with the OMHGWW and sharing!! Hope to see you again next week!!
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The recipe sounds delicious – I love a great salad!
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This looks so good I can almost taste how delicious it is! I love all the ingredients so this will be my lunch for a few days! Pinned!
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