CINCO DE MAYO CORN SALAD

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This is the ultimate hot weather salad. When you can get fresh corn use that! When the kids are not here to eat it we add the jalapenos.

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Corn

Time 20m

Yield 6 Cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (16 ounce) bags frozen sweet corn (thawed)
2 large fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped (Creole) or 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 vidalia onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lime, juice of
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
salt and pepper (use Kosher or Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper for better flavor)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients and toss to blend.
  • (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally).
  • Can also add chopped jicama, chopped green onions, chopped jalapeno, chopped red peppers, garlic... the possibilities are endless! Cha Cha Cha!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 9.5, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 7.6, Protein 9.6

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