Spicy Summer Black Bean Salad

This salad looks delicious. (here) I love nourishingmeals.com (you've probably noticed!) I will need to limit the spicy peppers or my family will cry their eyes out. I will save them for myself. :0)

photo from www.nourishingmeals.com

This fresh salad is full of antioxidants, vitamins (especially vitamin C), and live enzymes (from the raw vegetables). It is low in fat and high in fiber; a perfect cholesterol lowering meal. Serve it for a party or bring it to a potluck. It can also be served in lettuce leaves as a "wrap" or "taco." Serve it over cooked quinoa for a heartier meal.

6 cups cooked black beans

4 cups chopped tomatoes

3 ears raw corn, cut off the cob *

3 spicy peppers such as jalapeno or banana peppers, diced *

1 mild red pepper, diced (such as a bell pepper or another spicy one if you dare)

2 cups sliced green onions or chopped sweet onions

1 cup chopped cilantro

Dressing:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

the juice from 2 limes

2 teaspoons Herbamare (or sea salt)

1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin

Place all salad ingredients into a large glass bowl. Whisk the ingredients for the dressing in a separate small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss together.