Summertime Bean and Corn Salad

Summertime Bean and Corn Salad

Ingredients

• One 15- ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• One 15- ounce can yellow corn, rinsed and drained
• One 15- ounce can white corn, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1⁄2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 medium orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup thinly sliced red onions
• 1⁄3 cup sliced stuffed green olives
• 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 1⁄2 cup chopped cilantro
• Lettuce leaves , optional

Cooking Directions

1. Combine the beans, corns, celery, bell peppers, onions, and olives in a large bowl; toss gently to blend.
2. Combine the olive oil, wine, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; mix lightly. 
3. Stir in the cilantro just until blended. Add to the bean mixture.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
5. At serving time, line a platter with lettuce leaves, if desired, and spoon the salad on top.