Ingredients

2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained

9 oz frozen yellow corn

1/4 cup sweet green peppers, raw, diced

1/4 cup sweet red peppers, raw, diced

1/8 cup onions, raw, diced

1 T lemon juice

1 t parsley, dried

½ t cumin, ground

¼ t garlic powder

5 oz salsa

2 t vegetable oil

Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

Preparation

Combine black beans, corn, green peppers, red peppers and onions in a large bowl. For dressing, combine the lemon juice, parsley, cumin, garlic powder, salsa and oil. Pour dressing over salad and toss lightly to combine. Refrigerate until service. Optional: sprinkle with shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top before serving.