Saturday, August 9, 2014

Black bean and corn salsa

1 can black beans (drain)
1 can black eye peas (drain)
1 can corn (drain) or 1½ c frozen corn
2 large tomatoes, diced (Roma)
½ large Anaheim pepper, diced (freeze the rest)
½ red bell pepper, diced (freeze the rest)
3 green onions, diced
½ bunch cilantro, chopped (about 1 c; no stems)
1 lime, zested and juiced
½ tsp salt
½ tsp coarse black pepper
1/8 c white vinegar
1 Tbsp water
½ pckg (½ Tbsp + 1 tsp) Italian zesty dressing mix
2 Tbsp olive oil

Combine first ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl mix together vinegar and water. Add dressing mix and whisk. Stir in olive oil. Pour over salsa. Wait a while for the flavors to set in. Serve with Tostitos Hint of Lime chips!