| Spicy Corn and Black Bean Salad
Salad 2 cans of Mexicorn 15 ounces of black beans; drained, rinsed 4 1/2 ounces of sliced mushrooms, drained 1/2 cup of green onions, sliced 1/2 cup of cucumbers, peeled, slice 2 tablespoons of fresh Jalapeno Pepper Dressing 1/3 cup of oil 1/4 cup of Rice Wine Vinegar or White 1/4 cup of orange jice 1 teaspoon of garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon of salt Before Serving 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon of orange peel, grated 2 teaspoons of cumin seed Lettuce Leaves |
| In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients; blend well. In small bowl using wire whisk, blend oil, vinegar, orange juice, garlic and salt. Pour over salad; toss gently. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors. Just before serving, drain salad. Stir in cilantro, orange peel and cumin seed. Serve in lettuce-lined bowl or on lettuce-lined plates. Store in refrigerator. Makes 11 (1/2-cup) serving. Pillsbury bake-off recipes - Green Giant Mushroom Edition. From Geminis MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini |