Recipe: Mexican Black Bean Salad

Recipes using McCormick Parsley Flakes

Mexican Black Bean Salad Ingredients:

• 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 12 ounce can whole-kernel corn, drained
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 green onion top for garnish
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp dried parsley leaves

Mexican Black Bean Salad Dressing Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
• 2 tsp chopped cilantro
• 3/4 tsp Tabasco sauce

To make Mexican Black Bean Salad Dressing:

1. Make dressing first.
2. Blend and refrigerate until used.

To make Mexican Black Bean Salad:

1. In large bowl combine all salad ingredients including the prepared Mexican Black Bean Salad Dressing (above).
2. String to blend well.
3. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to chill the beans.
4. Garnish the Mexican Black Bean Salad with finely chopped green onion tops and red onion slices.