What’s better than fresh sweet corn in the summer? This light summer preparation makes for a delicious, filling and highly nutritious side dish. My family loves it and I hope you will too!
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 ears fresh corn – husked boiled briefly (about 5 minutes) and removed from the cob OR you can use frozen corn thawed
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 mango peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
Vinaigrette
- 2 limes zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons white if possible balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients of the salad together gently. Whisk dressing together and pour over the salad. Allow to sit for a few hours or more to incorporate the flavors. Serve at room temp.
