seasonal summer salad

Summer Salad with Corn, Tomatoes, and Avocado

 The following recipe is one of my absolute summer favorites. I started making it last summer, and it quickly became a staple. Nearly all of the ingredients can be found locally right now. If you've not had great luck with your tomatoes this season, the Greener Grocer consistently carries delicious, local heirloom varieties...I highly recommend checking out their selection. This salad lends itself to experimentation, additions, and substitutions, so have fun with it!

2 small heads romaine lettuce cut or torn into bite-size pieces

1 15 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

2 ears corn, kernels cut off the cob

2 avocados, chopped