| | DRESSING |
| 1/3 cup | Olive oil |
| 1/4 cup | Fresh lime juice |
| 1 clove | Garlic, minced |
| 1/2 tsp. | Ground cumin |
| 1/2 tsp. | Ground coriander |
| | SALAD |
| 2 cups | Freshly cooked black beans, or 2-15 oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained |
| 2 cups | Corn kernels |
| 1 | Small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (3/4 cup) |
| 1 | Small orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped (3/4 cup) |
| 2 | Small jalapeno chilies, seeded and finely minced |
| 1 | Small sweet red or white onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup) |
| 1 | Large ripe tomato, chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley |
1. To make dressing, in small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin and coriander until blended. Set aside 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
2. To make salad, in another bowl, combine the black beans, corn, bell peppers, jalapenos and onion. Toss together gently.
3. Pour dressing over top and toss again. Add tomato and gently toss again.
4. Cover and chill several hours to let flavors blend.
5. Just before serving, add cilantro or parsley and toss well.
You can make the salad up to 2 days in advance. Do not add the tomatoes until 1-3 hours before serving. Add the cilantro or parsley just before serving.