Looking for a bold, fiery, and refreshing salad? This black bean salad is packed with zesty flavors, crisp veggies, and the intense heat of Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Edition! 🌶️💀 Perfect as a side dish, dip, or light meal.
🛒 Ingredients: (Serves 4-6)
🥫 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained & rinsed
🌽 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or grilled)
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🧅 ½ cup red onion, finely diced
🌶️ 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional—if you dare!)
🫑 ½ cup bell pepper, diced (red, yellow, or green)
🌿 ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
🍋 Juice of 2 limes
🥑 1 avocado, diced (optional)
For the Spicy Dressing:
🌶️ 1 teaspoon Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Edition (or more for extreme heat!)
🫒 3 tablespoons olive oil
🍯 1 teaspoon honey (optional, balances the heat)
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste
👨🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Edition, olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2️⃣ Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro.
3️⃣ Spice It Up! Pour the spicy dressing over the salad and toss well to coat everything evenly.
4️⃣ Chill & Serve: Let the salad sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, gently fold in diced avocado.
5️⃣ Enjoy! Serve as a side dish, in tacos, or as a dip with tortilla chips! 🥑🌮🖤
🔥 Warning: This salad brings serious heat! Cool it down with extra avocado or a dollop of sour cream. 😈
Would you like a milder version, or are you all about the burn? 🌶️🔥😅