Mexicali Bean Salad

1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar 1 cup cooked Red Kidney Beans 3 oz Mild Salsa 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 Tb Parsley Flakes 1/8 tsp Ground Cumin 1/4 tsp Chili Powder 1 Tb Olive Oil 1 cup Corn Kernels, fresh, frozen or canned 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro 1/4 cup Sliced Red Onion 1 cup cooked Black Turtle Beans

Directions

Follow basic bean recipe for cooking raw beans. Combine salsa, garlic, parsley, cumin and chili powder. Add red wine vinegar, blend well. Reserve at room temperature. Combine black beans, kidney beans, corn and cilantro in a large bowl. Mix to blend. Add reserved dressing and toss. In boiling water blanch red onion for one minute. Remove from heat; plunge into cold water and drain. Combine onions with salad and toss. Chill well. Yield: 4-6 servings