Black Bean Salad with Roasted Corn
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 2 large sweet onions, diced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups cooked or canned black beans, drained
- 2 tablespoons seeded and finely diced jalapenos
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Position the oven racks so that they are evenly spaced.
- Preheat the oven to convection roast at 425F.
- Cover a shallow-rimmed baking pan with foil.
- Remove all the silk and all but one layer of husks from each ear of corn.
- Dip them in water to moisten.
- Pull the husks back over the corn and place on the baking sheet.
- Toss the onions with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and place them alongside the corn in an even layer.
- Roast on the center rack for 20 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned.
- Put the onions in a mixing bowl.
- Scrape the corn off the earseach ear will produce about 1/2 cup cornand add the corn to the onions.
- Add the black beans and jalapenos.
- In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, cumin, and the remaining olive oil and whisk together until mixed.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing into the corn and beans.
- Sprinkle with the cilantro.
- Cover and let stand for 30 minutes to an hour for the flavors to blend.
- If you make this a day in advance, cover it and refrigerate.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.
corn, sweet onions, extra virgin olive oil, black beans, jalapenos, freshly squeezed lime juice, ground cumin seeds, kosher salt, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/black-bean-salad-with-roasted-corn-372509 (may not work)