So Labor Day is like right around the corner. Can’t even believe I just typed that. This year is just flying by. Looking for Easy Family Dinner Ideas? But because it is so close to the final BBQ of the season I wanted to share with you this recipe for Black Bean and Corn Salad. It comes together so quickly & makes a LARGE amount. So it’s perfect for those Labor Day entertaining with your friends or those fun end of summer church picnics. Whatever the occasion- this is a great side dish recipe to bring along to feed the crowds.
I love the vibrant colors. I literally just started throwing things in the bowl based on the colors I felt it needed to be visually interesting. Of course I took into account flavor medleys – but I really wanted this to have a nice array of colors to just pop out of the platter.
Simple & easy – you know that is the best when it comes to preparing for a large crowd.
My kids went back for thirds! We enjoyed this on the side of our Baby Back Ribs.
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 2 15.25 ounce cans black beans - drained & rinsed
- 32 ounce bag corn - cooked & slightly cooled
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes - halved
- 1 large orange sweet pepper - finely diced
- 2 cup spinach leaves - chopped
- 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all prepared ingredients to large bowl - toss well to coat with oil & seasonings.
- Chill in refrigerator for about 20 minutes prior to serving.
Want more great side dishes?
Restaurant Style Refried Beans
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Tamar says
Oo that looks so tasty! Bet it’s great with chips for lunch (bc it’s also back to lunch packing season!)
Gina Kleinworth says
What a great idea Tamar!!!
Serendipity is Sweet says
One of my favorites, yum! And yes, so hard to believe it’s nearly Labor Day weekend – yikes!
I hope you have a great weekend sweet friend! 🙂
Hugs!
Courtney at A Life From Scratch says
What a yummy looking salad! Love all of those ingredients. I found you through the Creativity Unleashed link party. So happy I did! When you get a minute, I’d love it if you stopped by my blog. Have a lovely weekend!
Carmen P says
I need to make this! YUM!
Shelley says
This salad sounds yummy! I can’t wait to try it.
Karen Delaney says
Looks fantastic! Since corn is in season, think I might use fresh.
Meghan Van Cleave says
This dish looks so crisp and delicious, I cannot wait to try it. Pinning! <3
Amy M. C. says
This sounds like such a yummy recipe and easy to make!