Black Bean and Corn Salad I

This bright, simple salad is a great pot luck dish, or a great main dish served with tortillas or cornbread. Depending on your family's tastes, red peppers can be all sweet bell peppers, or can be a combination of sweet and hot peppers. Keeps well for several days.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 304 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
• ½ cup chopped green onions
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• ¼ teaspoon seasoned pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried cilantro

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together vinaigrette, seasoned pepper, cilantro, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Set dressing aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together beans, corn, onion, green onions, and red bell pepper. Toss with dressing. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. Toss again before serving.