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Thai-Style Black Bean Salad

Recipe Introduction


This is a great salad for a potluck.





List of Ingredients



• 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained
  
• 1 cup cooked, canned corn kernels
  
• 1/2 cup diced celery
  
• 1/2 cup diced onion
  
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 tbsp. fresh minced ginger
  
• 3 tbsp. sesame oil
  
• 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  
• 1 tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice
  
• lettuce leaves, optional
  
• lime slices, optional
  
• red bell pepper rings, optional
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, celery, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, garlic and ginger.
   
   
2. In a small bowl, whisk sesame oil with vinegar and lime juice; pour over bea mixture and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt, if desired. Chill until ready to serve.
   
   






Final Comments


If divided into 4 servings as a main dish, there are 210 calories.

If you want "hot", you may add 1-2 jalapeno chilies, stemmed, seeded and minced.