Black Bean Dip Or Salsa Or Salad Food

BLACK BEAN DIP (OR SALSA OR SALAD)

Steps:

• Combine the black beans, corn (no need to defrost), bell pepper, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl. In a small bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients (except the optional avocado) and pour over the black bean mixture. Toss to thoroughly coat. Let stand for at least 15 minutes for the corn to fully defrost and flavors to combine-the flavors will continue to improve over time. When ready to serve, add the avocado**, if using, and toss. Great as a dip with tortilla or corn chips (like Scoops); as a salsa spooned over fish, chicken or steak; mixed into grain-based or green salads, or as a stand-alone salad.

BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together black beans, Mexican-style corn, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, tomatoes and green onion stalks. Garnish with desired amount of cilantro leaves. Chill in the refrigerator at least 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

BLACK BEAN SALSA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
• Serve as a side with grilled meat, fajitas, tacos. On top of greens for a fresh salad or along with chips like a dip.

THE BEST EVER BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Mix all the vegetables, adding the avocado last or add avocado as you serve it to avoid browning.
• Combine lime juice, salt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and pepper in a small bowl with a whisk.
• Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture.
• Stir to combine.
• Chill.
• Serve as a salad or with chips.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand at least 15 minutes for corn to fully defrost and flavors to combine, then toss and serve. The corn will also place a quick-chill on this easy side-salad as it defrosts -- no need to refrigerate!

BEEF AND BLACK BEAN TACO DIP

Steps:

• Microwave ground beef, taco seasoning, and garlic in bowl, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Break up any large pieces of beef with spoon, then drain off fat.
• Drain tomatoes, reserving ¼ cup juice.
• Using potato masher, mash half of beans with reserved tomato juice in large bowl until mostly smooth.
• Stir in beef mixture, remaining beans, tomatoes and 1 ½ c Monterey Jack cheese until well combined.
• 1 ½ -5 quart slow cooker: Transfer mixture to slow cooker, cover, and cook until heated through, 1-2 hours on LOW.
• Stir dip to recombine and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese.
• Cover and continue to cook on LOW until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle dip with scallions and serve; dip can be held on WARM or LOW setting for up to 2 hours.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD ( DIP )

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients.
• In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients.
• Pour over the bean mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated.

BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Process all ingredients except green onions and chilies in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Stir in green onions and chilies and place in a serving bowl.

BLACK BEAN, CORN, AND SALSA DIP--WEIGHT WATCHERS

Steps:

• Rinse and drain beans.
• Add frozen corn (it will thaw in the bowl).
• Add can of tomatoes and the salsa.
• Mix well.
• Serve with the scoops.
• NOTE: 4 points for 1 cup beans; 2 points for the corn; tomatoes and salsa are free; 15 Tostitos are 2 points; TOTAL--1 cup dip with the 15 Tostitos is 4 points.

BLACK BEAN AND GARBANZO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together drained beans and thawed corn.
• Chop red pepper, onion, celery and carrot and add to bean mixture.
• Add rest of ingredients, stir to mix.
• Chill for two hours or more before serving.
• (Hot pepper sauce and salt can be adjusted to taste.).
• (Cooking time is chilling time.).
• ("Heat" of salsa is up to you.).

BLACK BEAN & BLACK-EYED PEA SALSA

Steps:

• Drain peas, beans and corn.
• Place into large bowl.
• Add chopped onions, peppers, cilantro and tomatoes.
• Mix dressing ingredients separately.
• Pour over salsa and toss to combine.
• Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve with chips (the baked scooping chips are great and help with your resolution to eat healthy in the New Year).