Black bean and corn salad
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
- ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
In a medium bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, pepper, garlic and cilantro. In a small food processor, or bowl with whisk combine remaining ingredients. Pour over corn mixture and mix to combine. Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.
Nutrition analysis per serving: 110 calories, 0 g fat, 25 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 6 g protein, 210 g sodium
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