{"id":683,"date":"2010-07-15T12:20:29","date_gmt":"2010-07-15T16:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thefoodillusion.wordpress.com\/?p=683"},"modified":"2023-08-17T22:06:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T02:06:16","slug":"recipe-tomato-corn-black-bean-side-salad-or-dip-if-you-want-it-to-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.100daysofrealfood.com\/recipe-tomato-corn-black-bean-side-salad-or-dip-if-you-want-it-to-be\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Bean Tomato Corn Side Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you're looking for a recipe with fresh corn to make into one crowd-pleaser of a side, put this black bean tomato corn salad on the menu! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh Black Bean Tomato Corn Salad Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I totally ruined our first batch of local corn by overcooking it by a long shot. I only boiled the second batch for 3 minutes and it was still overdone! I guess the third time really is a charm because I finally decided to boil the corn for 1 short minute and it was perfect. So keep a close eye on that pot if you use fresh corn too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Cook a Recipe With Fresh Corn <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fresh corn<\/a> adds an excellent flavor and texture to every spoonful! One word of caution though, freshly harvested corn does not have to be cooked long at all. I used to buy corn from the grocery store and boil it for 10 \u2013 12 minutes, which seemed to be adequate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Cook With Dried Beans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I also want to mention a little something about the beans in this recipe (or any recipe that calls for beans<\/a>). I used to always buy canned beans and think nothing of it. Now that I am actually reading the ingredients I have realized the advantage of dried beans \u2013 no added salt! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dried Beans are a Great Low Sodium Alternative!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Isn\u2019t it odd that a bag of dried beans has 0 mg of sodium, but a can of the very same beans would have hundreds of grams of sodium in it? I will be the first to tell you that it doesn\u2019t always work out for me to remember to soak the beans the night before, so I like to have a back-up can on hand (since it is a whopping 99 cents extra) just in case I forget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am happy to report though, I just learned that the Earth Fare brand of canned organic beans have incredibly low sodium<\/a> (maybe only 15 mgs\u2026but don\u2019t quote me on that) so next time you are there stock up on some of those for sure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try this Santa Fe Salad<\/a><\/strong> too!
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Tomato, Corn & Black Bean Side Salad<\/h2>\n
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This is a perfect dish for all of those fresh tomatoes and cobs of corn that are now in season. It's super simple and quick to throw together before heading off to a BBQ or picnic. This Tomato, Corn & Black Bean Side Salad recipe would also make a great dip!<\/span><\/div>\n
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