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Spicy Bean Salsa

Submitted by: Susan Navarrete 
Also known as 'cowboy caviar', this twist on traditional salsa is enlivened with black beans, corn and black-eyed peas. 

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Southwestern Egg Rolls

Submitted by: Jackie 
An assortment of traditional Southwestern-style ingredients are wrapped inside small flour tortillas and deep fried. 

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Mexican Bean Salad

Submitted by: Karen Castle 
The dressing is absolutely sensational in this bean salad - so many taste sensations. It begins with oil and vinegar, but then it gets fancy. Let 's see, there 's lemon and lime juice, garlic, cilantro, sugar, cumin, hot sauce and chili powder to taste. 

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Chicken Fiesta Salad

Submitted by: Mary Lawson 
Fajita seasoning makes this salad feisty. The chicken is rubbed with it before grilling, and the wonderful bean/corn/salsa mixture is cooked in a bit of it as well. Add lots of greens, onions and tomatoes, and you have an amazing salad. 

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Tex-Mex Turkey Soup

Submitted by: SSTRAWDER 
Home Town: Wichita, Kansas, USA
Living In: Naperville, Illinois, USA
Shredded turkey in a tomato-based soup is jazzed up with herbs and spices for a rich and warming alternative to leftover turkey sandwiches. 

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Healthy Garden Salad

Submitted by: Sylvia Muckerman 
Home Town: Greenfield, Iowa, USA
Living In: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Edamame (green soybeans), corn, cherry tomatoes and black beans combine to make a colorful salad with a light lime vinaigrette dressing. 

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Fast and Delicious Black Bean Soup

Submitted by: FLOPORAMA 
A fast and easy recipe for black bean soup sure to delight your taste buds. 

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Easy Chicken Fajita Soup

Submitted by: Gweb8 
Home Town: Perkasie, Pennsylvania, USA
Fire roasted tomatoes, fajita seasoning, and seasoned black beans give this quick and delicious soup a cooked all day flavor. 

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Poor Man's Caviar

Submitted by: FAIRBORN 
A colorful, light, and delicious concoction to serve with tortilla chips or pita bread. Avocados, tomatoes, green onions, black beans, and Mexicorn are combined with red wine vinegar, canola oil, and hot pepper sauce. Always a crowd pleaser! Serve with tortilla chips or pita bread. 

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Super Summer Salsa

Submitted by: CCRINAZ 
This is a different, sweet salsa that is perfect for summer and receives rave reviews! It stars sweet white corn and black beans, with red onion, red pepper, sugar, and the crisp tang of rice wine vinegar. Serve with chips. 

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Best-Ever Texas Caviar

Submitted by: CASSGIRL89 
This version of Texas caviar mixes black beans and pinto beans instead of black-eyed peas with jalapeno peppers, cilantro, red onion and bell peppers. Serve with scoop-style tortilla chips to make a zesty crowd-pleasing party appetizer. 

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Chicken Soup With Black Beans and Corn

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
A chicken soup with a Southwestern flair - this one includes black beans and corn, and is seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and fresh cilantro. Serve with Monterey Jack cheese and fresh lime wedges. 

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Bandito Beans

Submitted by: Habeas Corpulent 
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
These baked beans made in the slow cooker are slightly sweet and tangy, with a smoky, meaty flavor that everyone will love. The best part? They're very easy to make. 

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Outrageous Warm Chicken Nacho Dip

Submitted by: brightlightz 
Shredded chicken, tomatoes, and jalapeno peppers join processed cheese in this addictive dip. 

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Summer Salad with Cumin-Crusted Salmon

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
For the greatest omega-3 benefit buy the fattiest fish. Try mackerel, anchovies, herring, sardines, salmon, tuna and turbot. Frozen and canned are OK, the USDA says. 

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Black Beans a la Olla

Submitted by: kimmers 
Home Town: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Black beans and tomatoes are simmered with spices and herbs in this flavorful side dish from Argentina. 

Caribbean-Style Chicken Salad

Submitted by: Avigayil 
Living In: Spring Valley, New York, USA
Take this salad to work and make your coworkers jealous! Marinated grilled chicken breast is tossed with mango, black beans, and jicama in a sweet and tangy dressing. 

Best Bean Salad

Submitted by: chemjo 
Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Five cans of beans are mixed with bell pepper, onion, and celery and tossed in a simple dressing for a delicious marinated bean salad. 

Poor Man's Caviar

Submitted by: ANNELISA1211 
A mix of black beans, black-eyed peas, and garbanzo beans, corn, onion, garlic, parsley, and basil tossed with a red wine and olive oil vinaigrette dressing makes a fabulous dip or side dish. Kidney beans and navy beans can also be used. 

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Fiesta Beef Soup

Submitted by: COLLEGE INN® Broth 
Mouth Party! Spice up your dinner with this sure-to-please winner. 

 
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