Black Bean Corn Salsa (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

01 - 410 g canned black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 410 g canned corn kernels, drained (or equivalent frozen corn, thawed and drained)
03 - 150 g cherry tomatoes, diced
04 - 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
05 - 50 g red onion, finely diced
06 - 80 ml Italian dressing
07 - 15 g fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
08 - 1 garlic clove, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Place the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onion, Italian dressing, fresh cilantro, minced garlic, and ground cumin in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add salt and black pepper to taste. Toss all ingredients together until evenly mixed.
03 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - For a spicier flavour, incorporate a diced jalapeƱo, a few splashes of hot sauce, or a half teaspoon of dried chilli flakes.
02 - A sweeter touch can be achieved by adding diced mango or pineapple.
03 - Diced avocado pairs well with this salsa.
04 - Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 to 5 days.