20 min
Prep Time
1 hr 9 min
Cook Time
Easy
Level
6
Servings

This bright, simple salad is a great pot luck dish, or a great main dish served with tortillas or cornbread. Depending on your family's tastes, red peppers can be all sweet bell peppers, or can be a combination of sweet and hot peppers. Keeps well for several days.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

  • ¼ teaspoon seasoned pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon dried cilantro

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • ½ cup chopped green onions

  • ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped

Method

  1. In a small bowl, mix together vinaigrette, seasoned pepper, cilantro, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Set dressing aside.

  2. In a large bowl, stir together beans, corn, onion, green onions, and red bell pepper. Toss with dressing. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. Toss again before serving.