Turtle bean salad – I like to use it as a salsa on chicken tacos or with tortilla chips.

Turtle bean salad – I like to use it as a salsa on chicken tacos or with tortilla chips…pictured is the deli version, but theirs is loaded with sodium (taco seasoning packets) and sugar. It’s not far-off from the very popular “cowboy caviar.” Here’s my version:

1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice

3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp cumin

2 tsp ground Mexican oregano

1 1/2 teaspoons honey or agave 

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 can black beans, rinsed & drained – about 14-15 oz. (better yet, cook them from dry for less sodium and more flavor/texture)

1 cup corn kernels (frozen or fresh)

1 cup diced tomatoes

1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion, cut on the diagonal

1/4 cup chopped green chilies (best if roasted)

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Whisk together the first seven ingredients until well blended. Add beans, corn, tomatoes, onion and chiles, stir to combine. Fold in cilantro leaves. Chill at least 2 hours, or overnight (for best flavor). Serves 6-8.

1. Bobbi Jo Woods | July 18th, 2015

   I think you’d like it. 

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2. Bobbi Jo Woods | July 18th, 2015

   Hmmmmmmmm that sounds good

   http://www.thekitchn.com/whats-the-difference-mediterra-93923

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3. Bobbi Jo Woods | July 18th, 2015

   Ah. Well I never noticed much difference til a few years ago…but I also quit smoking again recently and that seems to help with tastes/smells.

   PS – I prefer corn ones myself, but yes…homemade is better than the other kind.

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4. Patrick Cannon | July 18th, 2015

   Oh bet that would good with grilled corn instead of fresh/frozen.

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5. Bobbi Jo Woods | July 18th, 2015

   I’m sure.

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