BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked or canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels, blanched and drained well OR 2 cups canned corn, unsalted and sugar-free
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 sweet red pepper, diced
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 3 Tablespoons minced cilantro
• 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl about 1 hour before serving time to allow flavors to blend. Adjust salt and pepper seasoning.

Makes 5 to 6 cups.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: www.recipecircus.com/recipes/merstar/
Submitted By: Meryl
starmer@prodigy.net
BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD