The Case of the Mysterious Corn-and-Bean Salad
HELP!!
While visiting with family last week I had the most delicious corn-and-bean salad I've ever tasted. After just one bite, I was hooked. I couldn't help but cut my way back into line again for seconds (and thirds, maybe?). The following day, I was even caught sneaking spoonfuls of the leftovers…more than once. Oops.
Now, as head-over-heels as I was about this tasty side dish, I can't believe I left without getting the recipe! What was I thinking??
I've been searching online all week for it, but I just can't seem to find an exact replica of the recipe.
Here's what I'm pretty sure I was tasting:
-canned black beans
-canned corn kernels
-canned kidney beans
-diced scallions
-(maybe) some diced onions
-and some delicious dressing/marinade that slightly resembled Italian dressing
And here are the imposters I've come across so far:
-Cooking Light's All-Purpose Southwestern Corn and Black Bean Salad. Mmm this recipe includes lime juice and honey in the dressing, and it offers great suggestions for turning it into a main-dish salad or a dip!
-RealSimple's Three Bean Salad. This one actually looks pretty similar, and I like the addition of chickpeas!
-All You's Corn and Black Bean Salad. This recipe's really close too! I could just switch the roasted red peppers out for kidney beans. Maybe their cider vinegar is the secret ingredient I'm missing!
-Southern Living's Black Bean Salad. This picture looks almost identical! Just hold the jalapeños and tomatoes, and add in the kidney beans. I like the fresh corn!
Anyone have any leads for me, or maybe a favorite recipe of your own that I might love just as much?
Our family likes a variation on this theme with this ingredient list: (canned) black beans, corn, and black-eyed peas, with diced peppers (hot or mild), tomatoes, green onions (could use another onion) and avocado. The dressing has oil, lime juice, a tablespoon or two of vinegar (we like balsamic), with powdered cumin and coriander, a little chili powder, red pepper if you like, and salt/black pepper to taste. I don’t know that we’ve ever made it exactly the same way twice, but the key for us is to let it sit for a couple hours to blend flavors before adding the avocado and tomato. And we usually serve it as a dip with tortilla chips.
Mmmm avocado! Always a great addition! Thanks, Dan!
That salad sounds really good. I like to do one with frozen peas, red onion, cubed cheese, bacon bits and mayo. It is very good on a warm summer day and very easy to make.
I’m not a huge fan of avacodo’s but chopped up small I can ignore them.
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Hi…
Thank you for sharing such a nice recipe. I would love this item. I am giving a party to my friends this weekend at my farmhouse. I was wondering about some new item to treat my friends with. I will surely try this and let you know.
Here’s one from Allrecipes that I’ve found intriguing: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Bean-Relish/Detail.aspx
Obviously missing the corn and black beans and a huge quantity to boot, but it might further the search.
Hi…
Thank you for sharing such a nice recipe. I would love this item. I am giving a party to my friends this weekend at my farmhouse. I was wondering about some new item to treat my friends with. I will surely try this and let you know.
I may have the recipe, because I’ve had the same experience. I can’t stop eating this stuff.
2 cans black beans rinsed and drained.
1 can mexicorn drained
1 medium tomatoe chopped
1 medium avocado, cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion (i prefer red)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce.
enjoy.
I forgot the 1/2 cup vegetable oil. See post above