Seed Oil Free Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & Black Bean Corn Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with Mediterranean character, this vibrant salad brings together juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and briny Kalamata olives in one satisfying bowl. The dressing is where it really shines — extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, oregano, cumin, and a touch of turmeric create a bold, aromatic vinaigrette that coats every ingredient beautifully. For anyone avoiding industrially processed seed oils like canola, soybean, or sunflower, this recipe is a breath of fresh air because the only fat here is genuine extra virgin olive oil, exactly the kind of clean, traditional ingredient you can feel good about. No bottled dressings, no hidden shortcuts — just a quick whisk and you're done. A short rest at room temperature lets the tomatoes release their natural juices and allows the flavors to deepen before you even take a bite. Finish it with crumbled feta and torn fresh mint if you want to lean even further into that coastal Mediterranean vibe. It works equally well as a light lunch, a cookout side, or a meal-prep staple that holds up beautifully in the fridge.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 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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