Black Bean Tomato Corn Side Salad

This is a perfect dish for all of those fresh tomatoes and cobs of corn that are now in season. It's super simple and quick to throw together before heading off to a BBQ or picnic. This Tomato, Corn & Black Bean Side Salad recipe would also make a great dip!

Ingreadient

• 3 ears corn (boiled for 1 minute (or longer if purchased at the grocery))
• 2.5 cups black beans (drained, rinsed, and cooked)
• 8 ounces cherry tomatoes (halved)
• ½ cup red onion (diced)
• ½ cup basil (leaves only chopped (or cilantro))
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• basil (for garnish (or cilantro))

Step by step

1. Cut the corn kernels off the cobs and gently mix with the beans, sliced tomatoes, and red onions in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl whisk together the basil (or cilantro), vinegar, oil, garlic and S & P.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently blend it together. Garnish with fresh basil (or cilantro) leaves and enjoy!