I try to keep salads in the fridge during the work week that my family and I can snack on between meals or take for lunch. This salad is definitely one of them and contains one of my very favorite ingredients, fresh corn. During the summer months, I really try to incorporate corn in a lot of my dishes. Fresh ingredients really make food taste better and are definitely the way to go. It’s very important to use your produce within a few days of purchase to not lose nutrients and flavor. I learned early on that cooking becomes enjoyable when you start to make recipes your own. I’ve never been one to follow a recipe so I hope this can be a blueprint for your very own salad.
One of my main goals is to introduce my readers to good quality products. Koch’s Organic Turkey Bacon is one of them. Made from turkey thighs, it really taste great and doesn’t have much, if any grease. I’ve only been able to buy this at Whole Foods so if you happen to see it give it a try. I’ve attached a link to the company’s website if you are interested to learn more about their philosophy
(http://www.kochsturkey.com/Fresh.html)
Ingredients
- 4 cups of cooked rice
- 1 cup of black beans (drained)
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup of corn
- 1 avocado diced
- ¼ cup of red onions
- 4 slices of bacon diced
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- Salt & pepper to taste
Vinaigrette
- Juice of 2 – 3 limes
- 1/3 cup of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of honey
- Salt & pepper to taste
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