Red Meat Allergy Friendly Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & Black Bean Corn Salad
This vibrant bowl is proof that a salad can be genuinely satisfying without a single bite of meat in sight. Juicy halved cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and briny Kalamata olives come together in a way that feels both fresh and filling — the kind of combination that makes you go back for a second scoop before you've even finished the first. The dressing is where things really sing: bright lemon juice and zest, dried oregano, cumin, and a whisper of turmeric give every ingredient a warm, Mediterranean lift that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. A short ten-minute rest before serving is a small but smart step — it lets the tomatoes release their natural juices and allows the flavors to fully meld into something cohesive. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, this is the kind of recipe that requires zero substitutions or label-checking anxiety — every ingredient here is naturally in the clear. Optional crumbled feta and torn fresh mint on top take it from weeknight staple to something you'd proudly set out at a dinner party. It works equally well as a standalone lunch or a generous side alongside grilled fish or roasted vegetables.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ½ english cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels, Kalamata olives, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
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