Fresh Corn Salad

28 oz bag frozen corn (or 5 cobs fresh corn)

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered

1 orange bell pepper, diced

1 green pepper, diced

1/2 red onion, sliced into thin half moons

1 can black beans (optional)

1 package feta (or 1 block white cheese, cubed)

3 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped

3 Tbsp red wine vinegar

salt & pepper to taste

Thaw corn in a colander under cool running water and drain well. Put corn into a large bowl and add tomatoes, peppers, onion, beans (if using), cheese, and basil. Add red wine vinegar and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.

If using corn on the cob:

Preheat grill to medium. Soak corn (in husks) in water for 10-20 minutes. Grill corn for 15 minutes, turning frequently. (The husks will get dry, brittle, and black in places - check often to make sure they don't catch fire!) Remove from grill, remove husks, and cut corn off the cob into a large bowl. You can boil the corn instead of grill it if you'd like.

Serves 8+ as a side dish.