Black Bean Salsa
Serves 6, 3/4 cup

Ingredients:

• 1 15.5 ounce can black beans, drained
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• ½ red bell pepper, washed, seeded and diced
• 1 medium tomato, washed and diced
• ½ cup red onion, peeled and diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, washed and finely chopped
• 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
• Juice of one lime

Directions:

• Wash hands with warm soapy water and dry well.
• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Stir well and chill for 1 hour before serving. Enjoy.

Options:

• Try adding a jalapeno or hot chili for more spice
• Add shredded or finely chopped summer squash and carrots
• Cooked fresh corn on the cob, removed from cob can be added
• Canned corn can also be used
• No salt diced tomatoes can be used in place of fresh tomato
• Serve with baked tortilla chips, top on a salad or baked potato!

Nutrition Facts:
Calories-163, Fat-7gms, Cholesterol-0mg, Soduim-204mg, Carbohydrates-20gms, Fiber-7gms, Protein-6gms

Adapted from: https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/black-bean-salad-or-salsa

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