Relish That Corn Salad

At a loss for what to bring to the July 4th dockside party? Forget the potato salad or deviled eggs that can bring on salmonella after a few hours in the sun. Go for this easy-to-make, heat-withstanding corn salad. Or is it a relish. I don’t know. It’s just good. And healthy. With corn, tomatoes, black beans and tomatillos, it’s packed with fiber, vitamins and protein. And nutrition aside, it’s as colorful as your holiday signal flags!

Tomatillo, Corn & Black Bean Salad

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2-3 ears of corn
2 large tomatoes
2-4 tomatillos
1/2 Vidalia onion
1 garlic clove
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
juice of 1/2 lime

This can be made well in advance of your party. Even a day ahead.

Cut the corn off the cobs. Chop the tomatoes, tomatillos and onion. Combine in a large bowl. Press or mince the garlic and stir into the vegetables. Rinse and drain the black beans; stir into the vegetables. Add the spice and juice of half a lime. Blend in well and place in your icebox to cool. Stir occasionally to combine the the flavors.

Raise those flags high and enjoy your Independence Day celebration!

 

 

 

5 thoughts on “Relish That Corn Salad

    • Good question! Forgot to mention that, yes, I used pre-cooked corn. Shuck the ears and boil for 10 minutes in a large pot. Drain and let cool until cool enough to handle. then cut the kernels off the cobs with a sharp knife.

    • Yes, the sweet corn was cooked the day before and not all eaten. (being an Iowan corn lover I can’t imagine not finishing all the corn on the cob!)

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