Black Bean Salad

• 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 Sm Green pepper cut into bite sized strips
• 1 Small carrot coarsely shredded.
• 2 tablespoon chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil )prefer olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper (optional)
• lettuce leaves (optional)

1. In a bowl combine beans, green pepper, carrots and onion. In a screw top jar combine oil, lime peel and juice, cumin and red pepper. Cover, shake well. Pour over vegetables; toss. Cover; chill. stir before serving.
2. I prefer more carrots and red pepper for color. EVOO is a nice substitute for vegetable oil. Sometmes I add a little coriander and fresh cilantro.

black beans, green pepper, carrot, red onion, vegetable oil, lime peel, lime juice, ground cumin, red pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/black-bean-salad-50034833 (may not work)