Black Bean Salsa

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups canned black beans or 2 cups cooked dried black beans, drained
• 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup diced cucumber
• 2 tablespoons diced celery
• 2 tablespoons minced jalapenos
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, crushed

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a bowl, and stir well. cover and chill at least 30 minutes. yield: 3 cups. allow about 1/4 cup as a serving, makes about 12 servings.