Black Bean and Corn Feta Cheese Dip
Bursting with flavor, this black bean corn dip is the perfect anytime appetizer or side dish. This recipe comes with instructions to easily grill corn on the cob on your outside gill or char canned corn or frozen corn inside. Make this tasty dip for your next game day party, pot luck or July 4th celebration! It's easy to make ahead and even better after it's chilled for a couple of hours!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups corn, grilled or use canned or frozen *see notes
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- ⅓ cup red bell pepper, chopped finely
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat grill to high heat. If using skillet see notes below.
- Shuck the corn by removing the outer layers and the silks away from the cob. Brush lightly with olive oil. Once grill is hot place corn on the grill, turning every few minutes to get grill marks on all sides. Close lid to grill between each rotation. Corn will take 10-12 minutes to cook. Remove corn to cool.
- While corn is cooling prepare the other ingredients by chopping the vegetables and rinsing the beans. When corn has cooled, slice the kernels away from the cob by using a sharp knife. Add these ingredients along with the crumbled feta cheese to a large bowl.
- In a separate dish mix together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt and sugar. Pour over the dip and toss to coat evenly. Chill until ready to serve. Toss again gently to redistribute the vinaigrette.
- Black bean dip is best served within 3 days of preparation.
Notes
To char corn in skillet: Drain and rinse canned corn and pat dry with a paper towel. If using frozen corn you do not need to thaw. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat with a teaspoon of olive oil. Sauté corn for 6-7 minutes until slightly charred. Frozen corn may take an extra couple of minutes. Remove from heat and add to a large bowl to cool.