Black Bean Salad

Name: Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped; 6 green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 8 servings

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Black bean salad is a healthy and colorful summer side dish. The beans, corn, and vegetables soak up the flavors of the dressing as it sits in the fridge, and it makes an excellent make-ahead salad to accompany summer meals served at pool parties, barbecues, and picnics.

Ingredients

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, cilantro, lime juice, hot pepper sauce and chili powder. Pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 179 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.

I'm often asked to create "different" recipes for parties. This corn salad, cooked up for a barbecue, was an instant hit. Filled with multicolored vegetables and plenty of seasonings, it has great eye appeal and loads of flavor.

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