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Corn and Black Bean Salsa




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


There's no limit on salsa variations. This favorite uses a time-honored secret--lots of fresh leafy herbs.





List of Ingredients



• 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  
• 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
• 2 tablespoons diced red pepper
  
• 1 garlic clove, minced
  
• 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and deveined (see note)
  
• 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped cilantro
  
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice or white wine vinegar
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  






Instructions



1. Combine corn, black beans and remaining ingredients in medium size bowl, except fresh parsley and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate.
   
2. Bring to room temperature before serving and add freshly chopped parsley and cilantro.
   
3. Serve as relish with grilled chicken or pork, or with baked tortilla chips.
   






Final Comments


Makes 8 servings.

Note: Working with jalapeños or other chiles: Capsaicin is the ingredient in chiles that causes the burning sensation associated with fresh peppers. It's a good idea to use rubber gloves when handling fresh chiles. (Disposable surgical gloves, available at most drugstores, work best for this.) If you choose not to use gloves, be extremely careful not to touch any part of your body, especially your eyes. After you've finished handling the chiles, wash your knife and cutting board with hot soapy water to ensure that there is no carry-over to other foods that may come in contact with the peppers.