[recipe*] Black Bean Fiesta Salad

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This is a delicious summer salad that I like

to mix up to take along in my work lunchbox.

It just gets better through the week as the

flavors blend. When I make it to take to a

group thing, I add the cheese right in, but

for work lunchbox serving I do not add the

cheese [that way it doesn't get all soggy],

but instead just sprinkle a bit of shredded

cheese on each individual serving. Enjoy!

 

Black Bean Fiesta Salad

 

1 can (15oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

1 green pepper, diced

1 sweet red pepper, diced

1 cup diced red onion

2 celery ribs, chopped

3/4 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese

3 Tbs lemon juice

3 Tbs red wine vinegar

2 Tbs olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbs Italian seasoning

1 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp ground cumin

 

In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, pepper, onion, celery

and cheese. In a jar with a lid, combine the remaining ingredients;

shake well. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss gently. Cover

and chill for 2 hours or overnight.

Yield: 6 servings

 

~ PT ~

 

Happiness is when what you think, what you say

and what you do are in harmony.

~ Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)