Ingredients

1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 Sm Green pepper cut into bite sized strips

1 Small carrot coarsely shredded.

2 tablespoon chopped red onion

2 tablespoons Vegetable oil )prefer olive oil

1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel

2 tablespoons lime juice

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon red pepper (optional)

lettuce leaves (optional)

Preparation

In a bowl combine beans, green pepper, carrots and onion. In a screw top jar combine oil, lime peel and juice, cumin and red pepper. Cover, shake well. Pour over vegetables; toss. Cover; chill. stir before serving.

I prefer more carrots and red pepper for color. EVOO is a nice substitute for vegetable oil. Sometmes I add a little coriander and fresh cilantro.