Friday, July 30, 2010

Black Bean Mexicali Salad


  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn
  • 6 oz. roasted red bell peppers, cut into think strips or coursely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped red or yellow onion, divided
  • 1/3 cup thick and chunky salsa
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 4 tbsp diced green chiles
  • 2 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes

Place all ingredients except cheese and 1 tbsp onion in a medium mixing bowl. Toss gently to blend well. Let stand 15 minutes to blend flavors.

Fold in all but 2 tbsp cheese just before serviing. Sprinkle remaining cheese and reserved tbsp onion on top.

(I served with a bed of wild rice)

1 comment:

Debbie said...

This looks very, very good. What a great meal for the hot summer time!