Black Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 teaspoons lime juice or 3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed (3c.)
1 pint cherry tomatoes or 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
4 scallions, sliced
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or 3 tablespoons fresh parsley

Preparation

In small bowl stir together lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper until salt dissolves.
Slowly whisk in oil until mixture thickens.
In large bowl combine beans, tomatoes, scallions, yellow or green pepper and cilantro or parsley.
Toss with dressing to coat.
Let stand at least 15 minutes before serving.