Corn and Black Bean Salad

Description

A great type of Canadian salad which requires some attention but is worth the end result ! Requires basic cooking skills.

Ingredients

• 4 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
• 2 x 16 oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 pound tomato, (3 medium) seeded and chopped
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ cup minced red onion

Cumin dressing

• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• ⅓ cup sherry vinegar,(or red wine vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons canola oil

Procedures

1. In a 4 to 5 quart pan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil over high heat. Add corn and cook until tender (about 5 minutes).
2. Drain, rinse with cold water, until cool, and drain again.
3. In a salad bowl, stir together corn, beans, tomatoes, cilantro and onion.

Cumin dressing

Whisk together the ingredients of the cumin dressing. Pour over vegetables and toss well.

1. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate until next day