8.08.2011

Healthy, Simple Black Bean Salsa

This is a favorite with everyone in our house, especially my two-year-old, as it enhances anything that you can cook.  Last night, we paired it with Dill Salmon but it is amazing with grilled chicken or a beef tenderloin.  My daughter put hers over rice and avocado for a vegetarian option.  Though this is not the first thing that you would thing to put on a chip, we have taken it to countless parties, where it has met with rave reviews because it has lends a fresh, healthy pop to any meal.  And if you like it hot, add a cayenne or jalapeno pepper to the mix.
It does need to sit for at least two-hours before eating, and the longer the better, so make it in the morning before work (it takes 5 minutes of chopping), but be warned, if you make it the night before, you will take a bowl for lunch, it will be a snack after school and thus long gone before dinner.

Simple Black Bean Salsa
It cannot be resisted!
1 can black beans (washed and drained)
1 can shoepeg corn
1/2c sweet onion
1/2c diced red pepper
1 large peach or mango
1/2c cucumber
1 medium tomato diced
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/4c cilantro or mint
1t cumin
1/2c white vinegar (or to taste)
2T sugar
Pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and place in refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

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