Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 3/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro
  • 1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Method

  • Combine Italian dressing, Tabasco, chili powder, citrus juice and cilantro in a jar and shake well; set aside.
  • Combine remaining ingredients till evenly mixed.
  • Cover salad with dressing and chill at least 4 hours but the salad will be at its best if made the day before serving.
  • Serve cool or at room temperature.