Corn and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 4 large corn (silks removed, husks trimmed)
• 2 tbsp butter (unsalted, softened)
• 1 tbsp BBQ Rub Seasoning (See all-purpose BBQ Rub Seasongint)
• 1 cup black beans (washed & soaked overnight)
• 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp cumin (ground)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (ground)
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1 cube chicken base
• 1 quart water
• 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
• 1/2 cup red bell peppers (seeded and diced)
• 1 medium sweet onion (peeled and diced)
• 1/4 cup basil (chiffonade)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (bite size pieces)
• 1 tsp italian herbs
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)