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Hey Everyone,

When I get in a groove with tortilla chips and salsa, my arm has a mind of its own and continues to scoop and scoop and scoop. I can not get enough of this “snack.”

Some Salsa HistoryAccording to thenibble.com, “Salsa, which has been America’s favorite condiment since 2000—supplanting ketchup—actually has been a favorite condiment for thousands of years. The chile has been domesticated since about 5200 B.C.E., and tomatoes by 3000 B.C.E. both in Central America. The two were combined into a condiment, which the Conquistadors named “salsa,” or sauce.”

Today, there are many variations of this delightful dip, and here’s one you could whip up in 5 minutes. Add some corn to the recipe below if you wish…it’s perfect over tortilla chips sprinkled with shredded cheese!

Black Bean Salsa (recipe credit: Spark Recipes)
(photo credit: foodnetwork.com)

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3 tbs chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions

Combine black beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl and mix well.
Chill, covered, until serving time.
Number of Servings: 5

Perfect Wine Pairings: Viognier - A dry white wine with peach & apricot flavor

Rosé - A fruity pink wine with flavors of wild strawberry, watermelon & cherry
Cheers!

Jim from Hello Vino