Salsa Recipes

Black Bean Salsa

 
2 cups canned black beans 
-- drained
1/3 cup red bell pepper
-- diced
1/4 cup purple onions 
-- chopped fine
1/4 cup cucumber -- diced
2 tablespoons celery 
-- diced
2 tablespoons jalapeno 
-- minced
1 tablespoon basil, fresh 
-- chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme, fresh 
-- chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin 
-- ground
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
-- freshly ground
1 clove garlic 
-- crushed

Combine all ingredients 
in a bowl, 
and stir well.  
Cover and chill 
at least 30 minutes.