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Hey Kathleen,

Here is that Black Bean and Corn Salad (dip) that Jay liked. I put in a little extra lime juice and broiled the canned corn just until a little brown (I didn't have any fresh corn to grill) and I just used cilantro and italian parsley, no basil. Enjoy!

SERVES 6 -8
Dressing
* 1/3 cup olive oil
* 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
* 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
* 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1/4 teaspoon sugar
* 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Salad
* 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
* 1 cup grilled fresh corn kernel or 1 can corn, drained
* 3/4 cup red onion, chopped
* 1/2 cup tomato, diced
* 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
* 2 jalapenos, seeded-and finely chopped
* 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley or basil, finely chopped

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

Thanks Paul.......copying it now!! It was really good!!

Thanks Kathleen, so was your 3 Bean Salad...hint, hint.

Done.....Done......Hugs!!

I finally made this.....and Paul.....both Jay and I think yours was better!!! .. ....For real, I don't know what it is, I did, but mine is okay, I guess, but then Jay came home from work and when he ate it, he was like.....somethings different.....I go "I know...Paul's was better/different"..... Only thing was I think maybe I put too much cilantro......and I didn't put the whole 1/4 cup.....I did not have fresh parsley......I know when I called and talked to your friend, he said you put both to make a 1/4......I will be making this a few times to get the knack.....

Thanks Paul!!!

Kathleen. Isn't that always how it is? It's funny but when I first made it I really didn't like it, but when I tried it the next day I got addicted to it. I add the juice of one whole lime, used half parsley and half cilantro to make a generous 1/4 cup and I think I may have used extra cumin in the dressing. Did you try broiling the canned corn to brown it up a little bit? I did that too but I made sure I tossed the corn with some olive oil before I broiled it so I wouldn't dry it out. I think grilling fresh corn on the cob will give you the best flavor but we didn't have any fresh corn in at the time. Keep playing and you'll get it.

Hey Paul....Made this again......added 2 instead of 1 jalapenos, and heck, I still didn't taste any hot... .....and just wondering....what olive oil did you use? I used extra virgin.....that is what I use all the time.....I tell you I love this a lot!! Thanks!....Will take it to a class reunion thingy next week!

Hi Kathleen, I'm so glad you're enjoying it. I've been making it a lot too. I've been keeping some of the white membrane left on the jalapenos, I guess along with the seeds, that is where all the heat is. Did you try it with grilled corn yet?

No, I have not.....

Making this AGAIN!! .......AND, it is gluten free!!!!

Hey Goose, sorry to hear about your health problems, glad you're making more of this stuff. So what can you have it with or do you just eat it like a relish?