Raw Corn and Black Bean Salad

Raw Corn and Black Bean Salad

1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup diced bell peppers
2 cups of fresh corn on the cob*
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups of black beans- rinsed and drained
1 cup of fresh diced tomatoes- undrained*
1/4 cup of chopped green scallions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup of fresh made Italian dressing*

1. The only other prep work for this dish is the corn. You will need to remove the husks and cut off the ends of the corn. Hold the corn vertically on a cutting board and with a knife slide down the length of the corn and remove all niblets. Add to a large bowl.

2. Add all other ingredients to bowl of corn.

3. Top with Italian dressing, mix into veggies. This is great right after you prepare it, but it's AWESOME the next day. If your making it for a party, make it the night before.

4. I used avocado to top mine, but if you like, you can top with sour cream or whatever you like.

**This can be served cold or hot. I eat it cold since I am eating it as a raw meal. You can also use canned corn & tomatoes if you're not so crazy about it being raw. Obviously you can also use processed dressing as well. It's great with tortilla chips, in a lettuce wrap, in a pita pocket or all by itself.
Hope you try it soon!
Let me know what you think!