How to Make Corn and Black Bean Salad

This fresh and easy side dish is great for a summer picnic or use it to in tacos and burritos for a change of pace from normal tomato salsa.

Things You'll Need

• 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 ears of cooked corn, removed from cob.
• 2 bunches of green onions, white and green part, sliced thin
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
• 3 tbsp of chopped cilantro
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 4 tbsp of lemon juice
• salt, to taste

Instructions

How to Make Corn and Black Bean Salad

1. Mix beans, corn, green onions, tomato, jalapeno, and cilantro in a bowl.

2. Add the olive oil and lemon juice.

3. Toss well.

4. Add salt to taste.

5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This can be made one day in advance. Serve cold.

Tips & Warnings

• For a slightly different flavor, add 1 tsp of garlic powder or cumin.