Latin American · salad

Black Bean And Corn Salad I

Black Bean And Corn Salad I reads sweetness 4.5, allium 3.6 and sourness 3.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Latin American salad, about 2 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 3.3 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 5.4 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 3.9 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 2.9 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 2.6 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.2 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Sweetness 4.5 · Allium 3.6 · Sourness 3.5 · Umami 3.2 · Fruity 2.8 · Earthy 2.7 · Herbaceous 2.5 · Heat 2.5 · Richness 2.2 · Warm Spice 1.9 · Salinity 1.2 · Bitterness 1.2 · Nutty 1.2 · Citrus 1.1 · Floral 0.6

What's in it (10)

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped

Time & effort: about 2 hr (15 min active) · effort: easy

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 184.1 kcal, 9.7 g protein, 2 g fat, 32.8 g carbs

Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (2 steps)

1. In a small bowl, mix together vinaigrette, seasoned pepper, cilantro, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Set dressing aside.
2. In a large bowl, stir together beans, corn, onion, green onions, and red bell pepper. Toss with dressing. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. Toss again before serving.

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• Újházy Tyúkhúsleves (Chicken Noodle Soup) — Hungarian
• Ground Turkey Enchilada Casserole — Tex-Mex
• 3 Bean Vegetarian Chili — Mexican
• Roasted Poblano and Cheese Enchiladas — Mexican
• Koshari — Egyptian

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.