Black Bean, Corn and Feta Salad

A colourful and delicious cold summer salad, this Black Bean, Corn and Feta Salad is perfect fare for an al fresco summer lunch or dinner on the deck. It's easy to make, can be made ahead of time and holds up beautifully for a long weekend up north at the cottage. Made with a handful of simple, healthy and tasty ingredients, this salad will soon become part of your summer repertoire.


Black Bean, Corn and Feta Salad
Serves 6-8

1/2 cup feta cheese
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp Dijon
2 540ml cans black beans
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups frozen corn
1/2 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1 cup red pepper, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper go taste


In a large bowl, add the feta and break it up with a fork. Whisk in the oil, vinegar and mustard. Then add all of the other ingredients and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.