Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 4 ears corn, kernels removed or 2 cups frozen and thawed corn kernels
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 6 ounces jicama, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons agave nectar or 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Salad: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion, salt, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, if using.
  • Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until soft.
  • Add the corn kernels and bay leaf.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Add the broth and black beans.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 4 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and jicama and stir until warmed through, about 1 minute.
  • Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, lime juice, agave nectar (or maple syrup, if using), lemon zest, and lime zest.
  • Whisk in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Remove the bay leaf and put the salad in a serving bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm or at room temperature.