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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Mexican Black Bean and Hominy Salad

    Published on January 6, 2019 - Updated on January 10, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A super healthy black bean and hominy salad with a sweet & tart dressing.
     
    Mexican Black Bean and Hominy Salad

    I was motivated to make this Mexican Black Bean and Hominy Salad for my father-in-law who challenged me to make something with Hominy. It's not that I didn't know what Hominy was, I just didn't have a recipe in mind that I could use it with.

    veggies for black bean and hominy salad
    Veggies for Black Bean and Hominy Salad

    💭 What is Hominy

    If you've never heard of hominy, It's basically corn (not off the cob) that has been treated with alkali. Hominy kernels are a little bigger than kernels of corn and hominy can be suitable for a gluten-free diet.

    Mexican Style Hominy

    It's really easy to find Hominy here on the West Coast, but might be a little more challenging in some parts of the country. Just check the Ethnic / Hispanic section of your local grocery store which is where I always find it.

    Hominy can also be used to make Masa (for tamales), pozole, hominy bread, hominy chili, casseroles, and fried dishes. You can use hominy in salads or even make a stew with it.

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    Mexican Black Bean and Hominy Salad

    For another great Bean Salad recipe, check out my Cowboy Caviar recipe or my Mexican Chopped Salad with Jalapeño Dressing. Delicious!

    black bean hominy salad with chicken breast

    🌶 How to Handle Hot Peppers

    The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!

    Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn. Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.

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    Fresh Jalapeños

    🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers

    The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000
    black bean and hominy salad

    For more great recipes with White Hominy, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • White Hominy Casserole
    • Slow Cooker Chicken Pozole
    • Instant Pot Hearty Chicken Chili
    • Mexican Chopped Salad with Jalapeño Dressing

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Mexican Black Bean and Hominy Salad recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Black Beans, White Hominy, Grape Tomatoes, Yellow Pepper, Red onion, Fresh Cilantro, Jalapeño, Fresh Lime Juice, Honey, Olive Oil, Ground Cumin and Salt.

    🥣 How to make Mexican Black Bean and Hominy Salad

    In a medium size bowl, combine the black beans, hominy, tomatoes, pepper, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
    In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, oil, cumin, and salt.
    Pour over dressing over the bean mixture and toss well to combine.

    Mexican Black Bean and Hominy Salad

    Mexican Black Bean and Hominy Salad

    A super healthy black bean and hominy salad with a sweet & tart dressing.
    4.23 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Salads
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 10
    Calories 102 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 15 oz Black Beans, rinsed and drained
    • 15 oz White Hominy, rinsed and drained
    • 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes, halved
    • 1 Small Yellow Pepper, diced
    • ½ Red onion, diced
    • ⅓ Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
    • 1 Fresh Jalapeño, seeded & minced
    • 2 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
    • 1 teaspoon Honey
    • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
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    Instructions
     

    • In a medium size bowl, combine the black beans, hominy, tomatoes, pepper, onion, cilantro and jalapeño.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, oil, cumin and salt.
    • Pour over bean mixture and toss well to combine.

    Notes

    → I recommend wearing disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers. Avoid touching your face.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 206mgPotassium: 223mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.3mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. John Hunter

      March 30, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      Really good recipe Rod, used it as a base for some things I needed to use, omitted tomatoes, used tri-bean blend along with pidgeon peas and also used corn and some diced pickled jalapeno carrots and some of the jalapeno juice, really delicious with a chicken torta!

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