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Late Summer Corn Salad

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Yields: 6 people

Ingredients:
4 ears of corn
1/2 small red onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Boil corn in a large pot for 5-10 minutes.
2. Remove from pot and cool by running under cold water.
3. Cut kernels from the cobs and place in a large mixing bowl.
4. Finely dice the onion and peppers, mince the cilantro and add to the bowl with the corn.
5. Add oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Big Summer Mix Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Yields: 2 people

Ingredients:
1/2 bunch spinach (or any favorite greens)
10 garlic stuffed green olives
1/2 cup raw cashews
1/2 small yellow onion
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 jalapeno pepper
1/2 cucumber

Dressing:
2 tablespoons tahini
Juice of 1 lime
2 pinches cayenne pepper

Directions:
1. Wash and dry all veggies.
2. Finely chop all veggies, olives and nuts and place in a large bowl.
3. Mix dressing ingredients together with a fork in a small bowl.
4. Add dressing to vegetables, toss well and enjoy.