Spicy corn and black bean salad

11 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
-Robbie Shelton
******SALAD******
2cansMexicorn; (corn and red and green peppers), 11oz, drained
15ouncesBlack beans; drained, rinsed
ounceSliced Mushrooms; drained
½cupGreen Onions; sliced
½cupCucumbers; peeled, slice thin
2tablespoonsFresh Jalapeno Pepper; finely chopped
******DRESSING******
cupOil
¼cupRice Wine Vinegar or White Vinegar
¼cupOrange Juice
1teaspoonGarlic; minced
½teaspoonSalt
*****BEFORE SERVING*****
¼cupFresh Cilantro; chopped
1tablespoonOrange Peel; grated
2teaspoonsCumin seed (or 1 ts)
Lettuce Leaves

Directions

In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients; blend well. In small bowl using wire whisk, blend oil, vinegar, orange juice, garlic and salt. Pour over salad; toss gently. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.

Just before serving, drain salad. Stir in cilantro, orange peel and cumin seed. Serve in lettuce-lined bowl or on lettuce-lined plates.

Store in refrigerator.

Makes 11 (½-cup) serving.

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