Creamy Corn Salad

A wonderful combination of spices and textures. This vibrant salad really brightens this menu! This recipe is from the "Company's Coming - Weekend Cooking" cookbook.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 12  ounces kernel corn, drained
• 14  ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  red pepper, finely chopped
• 2  medium tomatoes, quartered
• 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

• SPICY RANCE DRESSING

• 1⁄4 cup  ranch dressing
• 1  tablespoon lime juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1  garlic clove, minced

Directions

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
2. SPICY RANCE DRESSING: Combine all 5 ingredients in small bowl. Stir until well combined. Makes 2/3 cup dressing. Drizzle over corn mixture. Toss well. Makes about 4 cups. Serves 6.