Black Bean Summer Salad

        My girlfriends and I were talking about this recipe at the park the other day, and it got me in the mood to make it.  I make this just about every week during the summer.  It is healthy, cheap, totally easy to make, and oh-so-tasty!  There are many variations of this recipe, mine is a simple one, but it has SO much flavor you would never know it is so simple.  To most people, this would be considered a side dish, but in our house, we eat it as a meal.   It is really filling (did you know corn is considered a carb?!?!?)  and since it has veggies in it, I consider it perfectly acceptable as a meal :-)

Black Bean Summer Salad

2 Cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1 Can corn, drained

2-3 large tomatoes, chopped

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Mix all ingredients together and set aside

Dressing:

 2 tbsp white vinegar

2 tbsp sugar

juice of 1 lime

1/4 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp salt 

1/4 tsp pepper

 whisk together dressing and pour over salad, mix.

Enjoy!