Fran”s Southwestern Corn & Bean Salad

Dressing: Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 3 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon vegan sugar
• 1 tablespoon picante sauce
• 1-3 dashes Tabasco Sauce
• 1 dash chili powder
• 1-3 dashes cumin
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

After combining the above ingredients, add & mix in 1/4 cup olive oil.

In a large bowl combine the following:

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 15 oz. can black beans
• 1 11 oz. can corn niblets
• 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
• 1/3 cup red onion chopped

Directions:

Combine lime juice, cilantro, vegan sugar, picante sauce, Tabasco, chili powder, cumin, salt & pepper, in a small bowl. Add olive oil to this mixture to form dressing.

Combine beans, corn, red & green bell peppers, and onion in a large bowl. Pour dressing over & mix. Chill in refrigerator for 2 or more hours. May be made in the morning and stored in the refrigerator until dinner.

Serve on a bed of lettuce with corn chips, and a sprig of cilantro to garnish. The recipe doubles easily for larger parties.

Serves: 4-6

Preparation time: 30 min