
A vibrant and flavorful grilled salad featuring charred vegetables, hearty black beans, and salty cotija cheese, all tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Brush corn, bell pepper, and red onion rounds with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are lightly charred.
Grill red bell pepper for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until skin is slightly charred and softened.
Grill red onion rounds for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until softened and slightly charred.
Remove vegetables from grill and let cool slightly. Cut corn kernels off the cob. Chop red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. If red onion rounds fell apart while grilling, chop them as well.
In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Add the grilled corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and black beans to the bowl. Toss to coat evenly with the lime vinaigrette.
Arrange mixed greens (optional) on a platter or in individual bowls. Top with the grilled vegetable and black bean mixture. Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese.
Serve immediately or chill for later.
Nutrition per serving (235g)
For easier grilling, you can use a grill basket for the corn and bell pepper.
To char the pepper evenly, you can broil it in the oven until the skin is blackened, then place it in a bowl covered with plastic wrap for 10 minutes to steam before peeling off the skin. Then chop it into bite sized pieces.
Feel free to add other grilled vegetables like zucchini or poblano peppers.
If you don't have a grill, you can roast the vegetables in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preference.
The lime vinaigrette can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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