Best Chopped Corn Black Bean Mason Jar Salad Recipes

QUICK CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Quick Corn and Black Bean Salad image

I'm often asked to create "different" recipes for parties. This corn salad, cooked up for a barbecue, was an instant hit. Filled with multicolored vegetables and plenty of seasonings, it has great eye appeal and loads of flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, cilantro, lime juice, hot pepper sauce and chili powder. Pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOPPED CORN & BLACK BEAN MASON JAR SALAD RECIPE - (4/5)

Chopped Corn & Black Bean Mason Jar Salad Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-50680

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 wide mouth quart size mason jar salads
1 1/4 cup salsa
1 6 ounce container plain Greek yogurt
1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, chopped
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12-ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
2 avocados, peeled and chopped
5 ounce block pepper jack cheese, cut into small cubes
4 to 5 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup or more cilantro, chopped (optional)

Steps:

In each of the mason jars pour 1/4 cup of salsa. Then divide the Greek yogurt evenly among the jars. This will equal about 1 1/2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt per jar. Next divide and layer the rest of the ingredients evenly between the 5 mason jars starting with tomatoes then following with onions, black beans, corn, avocado, cheese, and ending with romaine and cilantro. When ready to eat pour into a bowl, mix together, and enjoy!