Ludlow Victorian

Ludlow, Vermont

Specialty Recipe

Black Bean and Corn Salad

This recipe came from our family farm here in Vermont. We are fortunate here in Ludlow to be able to shop at a market that has outstanding produce as they distribute to most of the restaurants in the State.

Ingredients:

2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained

1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed

1 red pepper small, diced

6 green onions with tops, chopped

2 tomatoes medium, chopped

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 fresh chili pepper, chopped (optional)

Dressing:

1/3 cup fresh lime juice

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon thyme

1 teaspoon basil

1 pinch sugar

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Cook corn according to package. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl, adding salt and pepper to your taste, and whisk briefly. Combine all other ingredients in a salad bowl. Pour on dressing and mix. Refrigerate before serving. If you cook fresh corn, this recipe is even better!

This dish can be served as a vegetable or a main vegetarian course.

Serves: at least 8

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