BLACK BEAN SALAD back to home
serves 8-10
This flavorful, colorful, salad, with its crunch of fresh vegetables and tangy lime dressing is a great addition to a buffet- and it can be made well in advance.
Two 1 # cans black beans drained and rinsed- i like “Progresso”
1 red bell pepper- fine chopped
3 celery ribs- fine chopped
1 cup fine chopped red onion
1 cup cooked fresh corn kernels
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
zest of one lime
1 t kosher salt
3/4 t fresh ground black pepper
2 T fresh torn cilantro leaves
Whisk the olive oil, lime juice,zest, salt and pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Set aside while you prep the veggies.
Add the rinsed beans to a large bowl. Add all the chopped veggies and toss with the lime dressing. Refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors combine. Serve cold or room temp- garnish with cilantro sprigs.