Southwestern Black Bean & Corn Salad

This is for Day 3 of 30 Days of Creativity and the theme is corn, so I chose to make a corn salad.  The recipe is based on this recipe at "Shannon Makes Stuff"; however I adapted it to use the full cans of corn, bean and tomatoes.

Recipe:

• 1 14-15 oz can whole kernel corn (drained)
• 1 14-15 oz can  black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 14-15 oz can diced tomato
• 2 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, finely diced
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 4 tablespoons vinegar (original calls for white vinegar, I used balsamic vinegar)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Mix all items together and allow to set in the fridge to marinate for at least two hours.  Can be served as a side salad or as a salsa with chips.  It starts out with a clean fresh taste tomato and corn taste then there is a mild kick due to the jalapenos and chili powder.

Myrtle Dip

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This is from a site I follow,. One Particular Kitchen and called "Myrtle Dip" because it was created by the author's relative by that name.

It is easy because all you use is 3 items - cream cheese, a can of corn and a can of diced tomatoes.  For instructions, click here. 

It is tangier than nacho dip because cream cheese is used instead of cheddar. It also great if you have onion haters in the crowd as the corn gives it a bit of crunch without the aftertaste of onion.

Dilled Corn

This is one my family's favorite vegetable side dishes and it is very quick, easy and simple to make with only three ingredients.

What you will need:

• 1 can of corn (approx 15 oz can)
• 2 TBSP of margarine (I prefer I Can't Believe It Is Not Butter Mediterranean Blend)
• 1 TBSP Dill
• Saucepan
• Measuring spoon
• Spoon to stir ingredients
• Serving bowl

Put the corn, margarin and dill in the saucepan and turn the stove up to low-medium heat and heat up the corn and melt the margarine (5-8 mins).

Remove from heat, pour into a serving bowl and serve.