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Roasted Tomatillo & Black Bean Salad

Roasted Tomatillo & Black Bean Salad

Tomatillos look like little green tomatoes with papery skins, but they have a lemony, herby taste with a crunchy texture.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup black beans, cooked
  • 1 lb. tomatillos, husked and roasted (see instructions below)
  • 2 ears of corn, husked and cut off the cob
  • 1/2 cup onion or scallion, diced
  • 1 hot pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, parsley, or basil, chopped
  • 2-4 tbsp oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or lime juice
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

Roasting Tomatillos

  • Remove the husk from the tomatillos, cut them in half, and lay them flat on a lined baking sheet.
  • Roast at 375° for 20 minutes or until golden on the outside
  • Let tomatillos (and liquid) cool in the pan until ready to add to salad.

Salad Preparation

  • While tomatillos are roasting, prepare the rest of the ingredients an combine in a large bowl.
  • Add roasted tomatillos and their liquid.
  • Mix to combine.
  • Place in refrigerator until ready to serve.