Ingredients:

• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cup black beans or 1 15 oz can (without BPA), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 cup diced red pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• 3 TBS fresh lemon juice
• salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together, except the cilantro, and refrigerate.  The longer you allow it to sit, the better the flavours will blend together.
   
2. Just before serving, gently stir in the cilantro.
   
3. Makes 4 servings.
   

Salad Ingredients:
6 cups spinach
1/2 cup soft goat cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts (can substitute walnuts or sliced almonds)
2 cups sliced strawberries

Dressing Ingredients:
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 TBSP raspberry vinegar
1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup olive oil

In a small bowl, wisk dressing ingredients together.  Set aside.

In a large bowl, toss salad ingredients together with dressing ingredients.

Serves 4.