How to make Black Been salad

Try this salad recipe that only gets better with time. It is a great one to keep on hand in your refrigerator for a ready-made healthy meal or snack.

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes  Ingredients: 1/2 cup minced onion 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed or finely chopped 2 cup black beans or 1 15 oz can (without BPA), drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 2 TBS pumpkin seeds, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil 3 TBS fresh lemon juice salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Mince onions and press garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting benefits.
2. Mix all ingredients together and serve. This salad will keep for a couple of days and gets more flavorful if you let it marinate in the refrigerator for awhile.