pat's Recipe

Corn and Black Bean Salad

Category: Bean salads

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp paprika
2 (15 1/2 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and
drained
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 large orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Add beans and remaining ingredients; toss well to coat. Cover and let stand 1 hour, tossing occasionally.

makes 6 cups