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Zesty bean salads make an outstanding alternative to heavy cookout sides like slaw and potato salad. Cucumber and jalapeno give this salad an equal balance of cool and spicy notes.

3 cans (15 ounce size) black beans, canned, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn kernels, frozen or canned
1/4 cup tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1/2 cucumber, diced
1 teaspoon jalapeno chile peppers, minced, or to taste
1/3 cup olive oil, cilantro-flavored, if desired
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced, optional
salt and pepper, to taste
In a large bowl, mix black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, and jalapeno together. Drizzle with cilantro oil and lime juice, then toss. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro, if desired, and season to taste with salt and pepper, then toss again. Serve at room temperature.
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reviews & comments
May 9, 2011
I made this without the jalapeno or peppers. It is so fresh and delicious with the lime juice and cilantro flavors. The kids and my husband wolfed it down. I used grape tomatoes and red onion - overall very attractive and tasty!
June 13, 2006
I made this for a catering event and everyone (including myself) loved it. Very refreshing and flavorful!