Black Bean and Corn Salad

1 cup dried black beans - picked over and rinsed (or 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed)
1 cup corn
2 peppers red or green, chopped
1 onion, chopped
Opt: avocado, tomato, jalapeno
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin or chili powder
opt: 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Soak or quick cook beans if using dried. Drain, rinse. Put the beans into a large pot and add enough fresh water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the beans are barely tender. 1-1/2 to 2 hours (depending on the age of the beans). Drain and cool.
Mix dressing ingredients in a jar, shake.
Combine beans and vegies, toss with dressing. Serve with tortilla chips or over greens. Can be made ahead and chilled - if using avocado, don't add until serving. 4 servings


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