Black Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. black beans (dry)
1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
6 scallions, sliced thin (include green tops)
2 stalks celery, chopped fine
1/2 bell pepper, chopped fine
1/4 c. pickle relish
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. salad vinegar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. cheese cubes (use sharp Cheddar or mix of cheeses)

Preparation

Soak beans overnight; cook until just tender.
Drain and cool. Add corn, scallions, celery, bell pepper, relish and cumin. Stir to mix thoroughly.
Add vinegar, oil and salt and pepper; mix in.
Add cheese last, mixing carefully to avoid breaking up cubes. Makes 6 servings of about 1 cup each.