Garden-Fresh Black Bean Salsa

Name: Garden-Fresh Black Bean Salsa
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 32 servings (1/4 cup each).
Cuisine: Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Recipes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 4 cups); 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 medium cucumber, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

After taking an inventory of all the fresh produce from my mom's garden, we created this fresh salsa recipe. It's a hit every summer when the harvest comes in. —Erin Davis, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Ingredients

6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 4 cups)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over salsa; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.