Black Bean & Grilled Corn Salsa

Grilled corn gives this salsa a sweet, caramelized flavour while the citrus zest makes it a perfect partner for chicken.

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Ingredients (MAKES 2 CUPS)

2 cobs fresh corn, husked
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup diced plum tomatoes (about 1 large tomato)
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and minced
1 tsp kosher salt
2 limes, zested and juiced
1 lemon, zested
1 orange, zested
1/4 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Preheat barbecue to medium-high. Place corn directly on grill and cook, turning often until lightly browned all over, about 10 minutes. Once cooled, cut kernels off cob using a sharp knife.
  2. Transfer kernels to a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Nutritional information

Nutrients per serving (2 tbsp): 42 calories, 2 g fat, 1 g protein, 6 g carbs, 1 g fibre. Nutrients per serving (with 6 oz. grilled chicken): 322 calories, 8 g fat, 54 g protein, 6 g carbs, 1 g fibre.

Recipe by Paula Bowman
Photography by Jim Norton
Food styling by Claire Stubbs
Prop styling by Jane Hardin