New Mexico Corn And Black Bean Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups corn (2 ears)
• 1 3/4 cups black beans (14oz can)
• 3 ounces smoked green hatch chiles, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 mix the olive oil,lemon juice,chile powder,oregano,cumin,and cayenne in the bottom of a large bowl. wisk till it is well combined.
• 2 wrap ears of corn in seran wrap and microwave for 4-5 min until in is cooked partially.let cool.
• 3 open can of beans and drain under cold water with a strainer.
• 4 cut corn kernels off cobs and add to bowl with oil and spices. add drained beans also.
• 5 take green chiles (you can buy them canned if you don't have fresh) and remove charred outside. cut off stem and them chop into 1/4 inch pieces. add to bowl.
• 6 toss all ingredients together and then add chopped cilantro and green onions. mix gently. add salt and pepper to taste.
• 7 serve.