Best 9 Corn Black Bean And Pita Bread Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with this delectable Corn, Black Bean, and Pita Bread Salad recipe, a harmonious blend of fresh, vibrant flavors and textures. Featuring a delightful combination of sweet corn, hearty black beans, crisp bell peppers, refreshing cucumber, zesty red onion, and aromatic cilantro, this salad offers a delightful crunch with every bite. The tangy vinaigrette dressing, made with zesty lime juice, fragrant cumin, and a hint of garlic, perfectly complements the salad's ingredients, creating a tantalizing interplay of flavors. Served on a bed of warm, fluffy pita bread, this salad transforms into a satisfying and wholesome meal, perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish. With its vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and delightful flavors, this recipe promises a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

In addition to the main salad recipe, the article also includes two additional recipes to tantalize your taste buds:

- **Creamy Avocado Dressing:** Experience a rich and creamy twist on your salad dressing with this delectable avocado-based creation. Crafted with ripe avocados, tangy lime juice, and a touch of garlic, this dressing adds a velvety texture and a burst of freshness to your salad, making every bite an unforgettable delight.

- **Crispy Baked Pita Chips:** Transform pita bread into irresistible crispy chips with this simple yet flavorful recipe. With a sprinkle of aromatic herbs, a touch of garlic powder, and a drizzle of olive oil, these pita chips become the perfect accompaniment to your salad, adding a delightful crunch and a touch of savory goodness to every bite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD



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For a light lunch, try Rachael Ray's Black Bean and Corn Salad recipe from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network. A touch of cumin adds savory warmth to this dish.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can, 14 ounces, black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, half a palm full
2 teaspoons hot sauce, just eyeball the amount (recommended: Tabasco)
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand at least 15 minutes for corn to fully defrost and flavors to combine, then toss and serve. The corn will also place a quick-chill on this easy side-salad as it defrosts -- no need to refrigerate!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 477 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 4 grams

5-MINUTE BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD



5-Minute Black Bean and Corn Salad image

Make black bean and corn salad in 5 minutes with this genius hack, no chopping required! A quick way to get fresh food on the table.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Side dish

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

15-ounce can black beans*
15-ounce can corn
1 cup fresh pico de gallo, aka fresh salsa (purchased)**
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
Fresh cilantro, if desired (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse the black beans. Drain the corn. In a bowl, mix them with the pico de gallo, salt, and olive oil.
  • If desired, add torn cilantro. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon as a side salad, in a rice bowl, in tacos, or as a dip with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Sugar 4.6 g, Sodium 773.4 mg, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 8.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ears corn, husks removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup snow peas, julienned
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium.
  • Grill the corn until lightly charred, about 2 minutes, turning frequently. Transfer the corn to a cutting board and using a serrated knife remove the kernels. Set aside.
  • In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, then the red bell pepper and the red onion. Saute for 3 minutes, then add the vinegar, beans and corn and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and the snow peas and saute for 1 minute more. Remove from the heat to a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or cold.

CORN, BLACK BEAN, AND PITA BREAD SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Bean     Bake     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Feta     Corn     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

two 6-inch pita loaves
3 cups cooked black beans (about two 1-pound cans)
4 ears fresh corn
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 cups finely diced celery
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces low-fat feta, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Halve pitas horizontally and sprinkle rough sides with salt and pepper to taste. On a baking sheet toast pitas, rough sides up, in middle of oven until golden, about 5 minutes, and break into bite-size pieces. Rinse and drain beans in a colander.
  • In a kettle cover corn with water and bring to a boil. Drain corn and when cool enough to handle cut kernels from cobs into a bowl. Add pita pieces, beans, remaining ingredients, and salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.

BLACK BEAN AND ROASTED CORN SALAD



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

1/2 cup grapeseed oil, divided
1 large red onion, diced
2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
1 pound frozen corn kernels or about 4 ears fresh (do not use canned corn - it becomes gummy)
One 16-ounce can black beans, drained
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh scallions, (about 2 to 4 scallions) white and tender green parts only, sliced on the diagonal
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
1 mango, diced small
2 teaspoons diced red onion
2 teaspoons diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons diced green bell pepper
1 teaspoon chopped chives
1 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 shallot, quartered
2 teaspoons chopped chives
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup canola oil
1 large ripe tomato, diced small
2 tomatillos, diced small
1 garlic cloves, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade to release oils, then finely minced
2 tablespoons chiffonnade fresh flat-leaf parsley (1 small handful, about 1-ounce, rinsed and dried
2 stalks celery, small diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the roasted corn and black beans:
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet, over medium-low heat, add 1/4 cup of oil and get the pan warm on the stovetop. Add the diced onion, garlic and corn kernels. Saute together until the corn feels cooked to the bite. Place in the oven until roasted (but not dried out) about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • For the mango salsa:
  • Combine the mango, onion, bell peppers, chives, lemon juice, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a non-reactive bowl and chill.
  • For the vinaigrette:
  • Add, 1 at a time through the feed opening of a running blender, the vinegar, shallot, chives, salt and pepper. Leaving the blender running, add the oil in a slow thin stream and allow to emulsify. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • To make the tomato salsa:
  • Combine the tomato, tomatillos, garlic, parsley, and celery. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Fold together corn mixture and black beans. Season with salt and pepper. Add enough red wine vinaigrette to coat. (Do not feel compelled to use all of the dressing.) Transfer to a serving dish, and top with a spoonful of mango salsa in the center surrounded by a ring of tomato salsa. Garnish with scallions and cilantro leaves. Serve with any extra dressing on the side.

BLACK BEAN PITA POCKETS



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"This is my own creation, invented one day at lunch time when I had limited time and ingredients," writes Ruth Lee, of Troy, Ontario. To add a fresh, crisp taste, add chopped cilantro to these pockets. Complete your meal by serving these with Chunky Tomato Guacamole.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pita bread (6 inches), halved
3/4 cup torn romaine
1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Just before serving, fill pita bread halves with romaine, bean mixture and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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This colorful, crunchy black bean and corn salad is chock-full of easy-to-swallow nutrition that all ages will love. Try it with a variety of summer entrees, or as a wholesome salsa! -Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND BLACK BEAN SKILLET



Southwestern Corn and Black Bean Skillet image

A simple Southwest corn and black bean skillet that goes well with tacos, enchiladas, fish, and even burgers.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
¼ cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine corn, bell pepper, jalapeno, onion, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn mixture and cook until onion has softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in black beans and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and sprinkle cilantro over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 238.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD II



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This salad is very colorful and includes a very tasty lime dressing.

Provided by Jen

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup fresh lime juice
½ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small jar. Cover with lid, and shake until ingredients are well mixed.
  • In a salad bowl, combine beans, corn, avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. Shake lime dressing, and pour it over the salad. Stir salad to coat vegetables and beans with dressing, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 829.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful salad, use fresh, in-season corn. If fresh corn is unavailable, you can use frozen or canned corn, but be sure to drain and rinse it well before using.
  • Use a variety of bell peppers for a colorful and flavorful salad. Red, orange, and yellow bell peppers are all good choices.
  • If you don't have any pita bread on hand, you can use tortillas or another type of flatbread.
  • Be sure to chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces so that they are easy to eat.
  • For a vegan version of this salad, omit the feta cheese.
  • To add more protein to this salad, you can add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.

Conclusion:

This corn, black bean, and pita bread salad is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Be sure to experiment with different vegetables and toppings to find your favorite combination.

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