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Black Bean & Corn Salsa

This salsa can be served over greens as main or side dish salad or as a side. But the best way to savor the taste is to simply enjoy it with chips.

Ingredients:

2 cups corn kernels
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed or equivalent amount of cooked beans
2 cups finely chopped mixed peppers, sweet red and green
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped tomato
1/4 cup. chopped fresh cilantro
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp. olive oil

Directions:

1. Cook corns in water till tender and drain. You will also need to cook black beans if not using canned ones.

2. Mix corn with all other ingredients and let stand for at least 30 minutes for all juices to mix well.

3. Serve chilled.