How to Make Black Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the best ways to enjoy the peak of summer produce is to make a fresh and vibrant salad. This Black Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese is a perfect example of the kind of simple and delicious dish that captures the flavors of the season. Packed with fresh vegetables, protein-rich black beans, and tangy feta cheese, this salad is a great side dish or can even stand on its own as a light and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh sweet white corn, cut from the cob
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 1 jicama, peeled and minced
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1 cup olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Place the beans, tomato, bell pepper, corn, onion, jicama, jalapeno pepper, and feta cheese in a large salad bowl.
  • Mash the garlic and salt together with a mortar and pestle. Whisk together the mashed garlic, lime juice, mustard, and pepper in a small bowl. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking. Continue whisking until smooth. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Chill overnight.
  • Nutrition

    285 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 384mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 130mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 353mg