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June 25, 2012
Grilled Corn, Poblano, and Black Bean Salad
2 ears shucked corn
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 green onions
1 avocado, peeled, halved, and pitted
1 large red bell pepper
1 large poblano chile
Cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to high heat.
2. Brush corn with 2 teaspoons oil. Place green onions, avocado, bell pepper, poblano, and corn on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill onions 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Grill avocado 2 minutes on each side or until well marked. Grill bell pepper 6 minutes on each side or until blackened; peel. Grill poblano 9 minutes on each side or until blackened; peel. Grill corn 12 minutes or until beginning to brown on all sides, turning occasionally.
3. Cut kernels from ears of corn; place in a large bowl. Chop onion, bell pepper, and poblano; add to bowl. Add remaining 4 teaspoons oil, cilantro, juice, cumin, salt, black pepper, and beans to bowl; toss well. Cut avocado into thin slices; place on top of salad.
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving 3/4 cup (serves 6)
Calories: 167
Fat: 9.9g
Saturated fat: 1.4g
Monounsaturated fat: 6.7g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3g
Protein: 4.6g
Carbohydrate: 17.8g
Fiber: 6g
Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Iron: 1.4mg
Sodium: 209mg
Calcium: 38mg
Cooking Light 2012
Posted by Lisa at June 25, 2012 12:30 PM
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