Adapted from "One Dish at a Time: Delicious Recipes from My Italian-American Childhood and Beyond" by Valerie Bertinelli (c) Rodale 2012. Provided courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli. All rights reserved.
Directions for: Grilled Corn and Bean Salad
Ingredients
Salad4 fresh or frozen ears corn, husks removed
1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
red onion, chopped
jalapeno or serrano chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped (wear plastic cloves when handling)
1 tsp kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Dressingcup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 large or 4 small limes)
1 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp ground cumin
1 pinch chili powder
2 cloves garlic, pushed through press
cup extra-virgin olive oil
Hot sauce, preferably Crystal Hot Sauce
Directions
Salad1. Preheat a grill on high for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium high and grill the corn, with the cover closed and turning occasionally, until some kernels are black, about 12 minutes. Remove and allow the corn to cool slightly.
2. Using a sharp knife, cut off the kernels into a very large, deep serving bowl. (Hold the narrow end of the cob, point the other end into the bowl and cut downward, so that flying kernels are trapped by the bowl itself.) Add the black beans, chickpeas, cilantro, green and red bell peppers, onions, chile peppers, salt and pepper to taste to the bowl and toss.
Dressing1. Whisk together the lime juice, sugar, salt, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, garlic and olive oil in a small bowl. Season to taste with hot sauce.
2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to thoroughly coat. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, toss again and serve. The salad can be made a day in advance, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.
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