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South of the Border Salad

By: Paula Ishii 
"'Several years ago, a co-worker gave me the recipe for this fast-to-fix summer salad,' recalls Paula Ishii of Ralston, Nebraska. 'I usually have all the ingredients on hand, so I frequently take it to potlucks when I'm short on time.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the corn, beans, tomatoes and onions. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add to corn mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Good, but I think it need more spice. I added only a pinch of salt because I did not want my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2009 by COOKINGQUEEN75   view full review
Pretty good but not spicy enough. I added some cayenne pepper and garlic to it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2010 by 3MCMRMOM   view full review
nothing better than ok...and it makes more like 12-16 servings, which means it's an awful lot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by MCSTRADER   view full review
Delicious! Made this for my daughter's graduation party. This was defintely a hit, and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2009 by MARYG   view full review
Nice change from usual potato, macaroni, or pasta salad! I also add diced celery as other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by Teri   view full review
This recipe is a huge hit! I'm always asked to make it for get-togethers, and often asked for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by Amy JF   view full review
I love this salad and could eat it every day of the week. I love the spice, the cilantro and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by alexandra82   view full review
I really liked this salad and so did my husband (who rarely likes anything that doesn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2009 by Warren Martin   view full review
Not bad, but not really good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2008 by Melanie   view full review
I make this salad on a regular basis, especially in the winter when other salad fixings are...

 

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