Courtesy of Audrey Olin & Sylvia Cristofoli

FRESH CORN SALAD

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INGREDIENTS: 3 ears of corn 1 (4-ounce) can black beans, drained 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small red onion, chopped 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup fresh basil, chopped

3 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp white vinegar 1 tbsp stone ground mustard 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp sugar 2 tsp poppy seeds 1/4 tsp sea salt, to taste

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