Chunky Black Bean Salsa Recipe

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Chock-full of color and lively flavor, this salsa makes a nice appetizer paired with tortilla chips. "It's great for parties because it's easy and delicious," notes Chris Behnke of Fruitland, Iowa. "My husband loves it."

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Chunky Black Bean Salsa Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 20 Servings

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Ingredients

5 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1/2 cup Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing

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Tortilla chips

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; toss to coat. Serve with chips. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 5 cups.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/4 cup) equals 36 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 159 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Chunky Black Bean Salsa in Country Woman July/August 2002, p40