Black Bean and Corn Salad

Ingredients

• Salad
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped red or green bell pepper
• 1 hot chili pepper, jalapeño or Serrano, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
• 1 cup frozen corn or fresh corn
• 1-15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

Dressing

• ¼ cup red wine vinegar or cider vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 clove garlic, chopped or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, stir together onion, red or green pepper, chili pepper (if using), corn and beans.
2. 2
   In a jar with a tight fitting lid, add vinegar, chili powder, garlic, salt, pepper and vegetable oil.
3. 3
   Shake until dressing is evenly mixed. Pour dressing over bean mixture and stir to mix evenly.
4. 4
   Chill for at least one hour. Serve cold as a side dish or main dish.