Corn and Black Bean Salad With a Kick

This is a variation on a recipe I saw in Allrecipes.com. Let me know what you think. If you don't want one so kicky, add an extra can of corn.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can  sweet corn, drained
• 1⁄2 red onion, chopped small
• 1⁄2  red pepper, chopped small
• 3 -4  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro (optional) or 3  tablespoons parsley (optional)

Directions

1. Mix together all the veggies.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the dressing (everything else).
3. Pour the dressing over the veggies.
4. Garnish with cilantro or parsley.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.