The hot weather has my mind going right to salsa. I’m known, in my close circle of friends for my tomato salsa. Seriously, I think my friends just come over to eat it first then enjoy our friendship on a secondary level. Ha ha. I always make salsas, margaritas and we enjoy relaxing nights around the fire pit making s’mores and enjoying the warm weather. Well this is my first batch of healthy salsa for the season. It’s light. Refreshing. Not heavy and packed with vitamins and much needed protein. I eat this by the bowl full for lunch or dinner. I require so little in life to be happy.
This would make a great side dish salad or served with tortilla chips as a salsa. It’s quite versatile. Totally vegan and gluten free. No nuts. Perfect dish to take to a party. No fuss because this beautiful dish whips up in seconds and can be made all with frozen veggies (like I did).
Ingredients:
16 ounce bag of Cascadian Farm Organic shelled edamame (I left all of the frozen vegetables frozen – they will defrost quickly)
16 ounce bag of Cascadian Farm Organic corn
16 ounce bag of Cascadian Farm Organic garden peas
1 can of organic black beans, rinsed and drained
6 spring green onions, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño, seeded or not then diced
1 handful of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 cup of fresh lime juice (or more if you prefer)
1 drizzle around the bowl of olive oil (eyeball it)
3-4 tablespoons of ground cumin
1 tablespoon of ground smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions:
Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and give a good stir to coat everything. Adjust the seasonings to your preference. If you love cumin, add more. If you don’t like spicy – seed the jalapeño and avoid the cayenne. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or more for the flavors to develop. Add additional lime juice or olive oil if necessary prior to serving. Give a good toss right before plating. Enjoy. Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator.
— Knead to Cook
This makes my mouth water. I want it now! Love this for the warmer temps ahead. Yay!
Hi girlie!! Thanks for the lovely post. I’m with you… I could down this entire salsa outside with my feet up enjoying the sun. It’s been a long winter! oxo
I love trying new salsa recipes. This one looks fabulous and a unique combo. Trying this soon!
Megan, Thanks for popping by. I’ve eaten this all week. So yummy! oxo
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