Beans, beans the magical fruit...

When it gets hot like it has been around here lately the last thing I want to do is cook. This usually means we resort to Chipotle, Cafe Yumm or a delicious homemade salad or two.   I am a huge fan of bean salads so I thought I would share a couple of my favorite recipes!  Not only are these salads easy and delicious but I think they are pretty healthy too, bonus!!!

Corn & Black Bean Salad

1 can whole kernel corn
1 can black beans (drained & rinsed)
2 tomatoes chopped
1/2 of a red onion chopped
1/4 cup minced cilantro
2 cloves minced garlic

Dressing
2 Tbs sugar
2 Tb white vinegar
2 Tb oil
1 1/2 tsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp pepper

Combine ingredients and toss with the dressing.  Best if chilled for several hours or overnight before serving.
Seriously delicious!!

Cool Beans Salad (Silas loves this one)

3 cups cooked basmati rice
1 can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 1/2 cups frozen corn (thawed)
4 green onions thinly sliced
1 small sweet red pepper (chopped)
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 Tbs sugar
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp pepper

Again, combine ingredients and toss with dressing.  Chill before serving.  So easy!