prep time: 20-30 min.

I’ve heard this called other names like black bean & corn salsa and have tasted some variations. But this one is my personal favorite. It can be used as a dip/salsa or can just be eaten by itself. Healthy and delicious.

• 1 can shoepeg corn (drained), or fresh sweet corn
• 1 can black beans OR 1 can black-eyed peas (drained)
• 2 small Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped finely
• 1/2 cup minced sweet onion
• 1 ripe avocado peeled and diced
• juice of one lemon
• 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2-3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
• garlic, powdered or diced (optional)

Mix all ingredients together. The lemon will keep the avocado from discoloring. Serve with chips such as Fritos Scoops or serve as a salad. It keeps for a couple of days if refrigerated. For salads you can also add or substitute garbanzo beans, frozen corn, even cucumbers.

Thanks Mum!