Black Bean Salsa with Citrus Dressing

2 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (16 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained

½ small purple onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed

1-2 TBS chopped pickled jalapeno pepper

Dressing:

1/8 – ¼ cup of vegetable oil

¼ cup of red wine vinegar

½ cup of orange juice

¼ tsp. salt

1 TBS sugar

Gently mix the salsa ingredients (beans through jalapeno pepper).  Combine the ingredients for the dressing and pour over the bean mixture.  Allow to “rest” or marinate for several hours.

This recipe is from Southern Living and has been slightly changed.  This is a favorite at every party and especially when my girlfriends have pool days.