Roma Tomato and Corn Salsa

This is an easy fix for something fresh that feels like it should be harder to make- it just isn't. To make this salsa you will need:

• 3 large roma striped tomatoes (yes, you can use regular roma tomatoes but I happened to get a beautiful batch of the striped variety at the local farm stand. 
• 1/2 of a 15 ounce can of black beans, rinsed 
• 2 ears of fresh corn 
• 1 small pepper, minced (I used a purple variety) 
• 10 leaves of fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 3 cloves fresh garlic 
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika 
• salt and pepper to taste 
• olive oil 
• juice of one lime

Boil a pot of water and blanch the corn (once water has boiled) for 4 min. Take out of the water and let cool. 

Chop garlic tomatoes and pepper and put into medium sized bowl, stir. Add black beans and basil. Cut kernels off corn and add to bowl. Add spices and lime juice along with a drizzle of olive oil plus salt and pepper. Toss and try. Add more spice or salt if needed. Chill and bon appetit. Serve with tortillas and such. 

xoxo Renee