Southwestern Black Bean Salsa

a rainbow of colors to celebrate spring

It's the first day of spring and to me that means new beginnings and fresh starts. This blog is my new beginning and I can think of few other fresh foods than salsa. Tomatoes, corn, cilantro, green bell pepper, black beans, red onion and more mix together in a rainbow of colors to celebrate this first day of spring.

My mom has actually been making this salsa for quite a few years. Each time she makes it someone asks for the recipe. Well, here it is...

Recipe - Serves 6-8
Dressing
1/2 C Fat Free Italian Dressing
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
1/4 C Fresh Cilantro, chopped
3/4-1 tsp Tabasco Sauce

Salsa
15 oz Can Reduced Sodium Black Beans, drained & rinsed
15 oz Can White Corn, drained & rinsed
6 Roma Tomatoes, diced
1/2 C Green Bell Pepper, diced
1/2 C Red Onion, finely diced

Directions
Begin by making the dressing. Whisk the Italian dressing, garlic and chili powder, cilantro, and Tabasco sauce until combined.

Next add the rainbow of veggies and legumes: tomatoes, corn, green bell pepper, black beans, and onion.

Finally, gently mix everything together, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours. Enjoy this salsa within 5-7 days. I like to serve it with blue corn chips...yum!