For a fresh and easy side dish give this a try. Optional ingredients are listed below but use your imagination! This is great to serve with anything from a hamburger to grilled lamb, this salad is perfect!
2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
15 oz fresh white kernel corn
3/4 cup chopped white onion
2-3 sprigs chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup green bell pepper
2 T fresh chopped cilantro
Balsamic vinaigrette salad
dressing:
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar;
1/2 cup olive oil;
1 T fresh lime juice
1-3 cloves garlic, crushed;
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin;
sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, and red cayenne pepper to taste
1. In a small bowl, mix together vinaigrette and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, stir together beans, corn, onions, peppers and cilantro. Toss with dressing. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Toss again before serving.
Options: Add chopped fresh basil, diced jalapeno peppers to add spice. Frozen white corn can be used successfully if fresh is out of season
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