This salad is inspired by one that a friend brought over to a potluck dinner party recently. I was wowed by the bite, colour and tanginess of it, and its fiberful promises. As I guessed at the basic ingredients and remembered only three (corn, beans, lime juice), I have ended up throwing in additional ingredients which seem to work well together. The salad would go beautifully with grilled fish. Enjoy!
- black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
- corn on cob, 2, microwaved 1m10s each and decobbed
- large tomatoes, 2, chopped in tiny cubes
- red pepper, 1, cubed similarly
- english cucumber, 1/2, cubed tinily
- shallot or red onion, 1, chopped finely
Dressing:
- chilli, 1 or 2, green, chopped finely
- garlic cloves, 3, chopped finely
- lime juice, squeezed out of 2 limes
- brown sugar, 3/4 tbsp
- olive oil, 1 tbsp
- cilantro/coriander leaves, 1 handful, chopped
- mint, handful, chopped
- salt and pepper, as needed
- Combine all the veg and beans together in a bowl
- Whisk salad dressing with a balloon whisk and pour over the salad
- Give it a good grind of salt and pepper, throw in the herbs and toss
- Perfect for a barbecue or as a summer meal accompaniment
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