mexican recipes

Black Bean & Corn Salsa


ethnic, low-cal, salsa, vegetables

1.50 cup fresh corn* -- cut from cob
1.00 cup canned black beans -- rinsed
1.00 and drained
1.00 medium sweet red pepper -- chopped
1.00 jalapeno pepper -- seed &
1.00 finely chop
1.00 clove garlic -- pressed
2.00 tablespoon lime juice
2.00 teaspoon fresh cilantro -- chopped
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon pepper

Cook corn in a small amount of boiling water for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and cool. Combine corn and remaining ingredients. Makes 4 cups of salsa. Cook's Notes: 1 1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn may be substituted. For variation and additional flavor, try adding chopped tomatoes and onions or sliced scallions. Recipe By : Southern Living