Pinto Bean Salsa Salad

Are you looking for a tasty side salad with some zing?  This easy to make salad popped with texture and flavor. 

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

Dressing-

1 garlic clove

1 ½ limes juiced

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon chili powder

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon honey

Salad-

1 15 ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed

1 cup fresh corn

1 orange bell pepper diced

½ red onion diced

Salt and pepper

1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

¼ cup fresh cilantro

1 zucchini cut into ¼ inch slices and then quartered

Directions:

Dressing-

1. Smash the garlic clove and sprinkle with salt.  Smush to make a paste. 
2. Whisk the garlic paste, lime juice, honey, and chili powder in a bowl. 
3. Gradually whisk in the olive oil.

Salad-

1. Toss the beans, corn, pepper, zucchini, onions in a medium bowl and mix. 
2. Add the dressing and toss to coat evenly.
3. Fold in the tomatoes and cilantro.
4. Enjoy!