Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Cumin Dressing
September 15, 2020
For a light meal that's tossed with a can of sweet corn, smooth black beans, and mild green chilies!Simply marinate these nourishing pantry ingredients with vinegar, fresh cilantro and spicy cumin. This flavorful combination - full of veggies - will leave you wanting more.
Persons
12
Prep Time
20 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 can (16 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (11 ounces) whole-kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (4 ounces) mild green chiles, chopped, undrained
- 1 cup thinly- sliced celery
- 1 cup thinly- sliced green onions
- 1 red medium bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped, fresh cilantro
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Romaine lettuce leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the beans, corn, chiles, =, celery, green onions, bell pepper and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk the oil, vinegar and cumin in a separate smaller bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir until thoroughly coated.
- Let stand 15 minutes to blend the flavors, or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
- To serve, spoon the salad onto a bed of lettuce or greens.
