Tee's Summer Salsa

Tee Angel's Note:

Recipe found in the Grand Rapids Press on 4/30/08. I loved it but it needed just a bit of zing for my family.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 small red onion , finely diced
• 4 -6 roma tomatoes , seeded and coarsely chopped
• 2 avocados , diced, ripe, but firm
• 2 -3 jalapenos , finely diced
• ¼ cup cilantro leaf
• 2 cups whole kernel corn
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans , drained
• 1⁄3; cup olive oil
• 1⁄3; cup white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons water , as needed
• 1 (2 -3 ounce) package good seasons Italian salad dressing mix
• garlic, minced to taste or garlic powder , to taste

Directions:

1. In large bowl, combine diced red onion, tomatoes, avocado, corn and black beans; mix well. Stir in olive oil, vinegar, water, Italian dressing mix and garlic. Chill until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips.
2. Notes: I prefer to use grilled corn removed from the cob or frozen corn, thrawed and drained when the weather doesn't allow for grilling.