Black Bean and Corn Salad--> $0.44 per Serving

 Black Bean and Corn Salad

This recipe comes from Pennies & Pancakes.   Unfortunately, this blog is no longer active, so I am not sure how much longer we will have access to her recipes.    Here is the link:   Black Bean and Corn Salad.  Therefore, I am repeating her recipe below, because it is just that good. 

Makes 7 Cups 

Ingredients: 

2 15 oz. cans low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed)

1 15 oz. can sweet whole kernel corn (drained and rinsed)

1 red bell pepper (diced)

1/3 cup red onion (finely diced)

2 scallions (finely diced)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1/3 cup diced cilantro

2 Tbsp. lime juice (Or the juice of 2 limes)

1 tsp salt

*opt. 1 small jalepeno (minced)

Directions: 

1. Open and rinse both the black beans and the whole-kernel corn.   Then place them into a bowl. 

2. Next, cut up the pepper and onion.   Add it to the bowl. 

3. Finely chop the cilantro and scallions,  and mince the garlic to add to the bowl.   

4. Squeeze the lime juice into the bowl and toss.  

5. Serve as a side with chips. 

This is a great dish for a potluck situation.   It is cheap and easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with people.    

Cost Break Down

2 15 oz. cans black beans ($.79 each) = $1.58

1 15 oz. can sweet whole kernel corn ($0.89) = $0.89

1 red bell pepper ($1.25) = $1.25

1/3 cup red onion ($0.60/3 ) = $0.20

2 scallions ($.79 for 14 or $0.06 each)= $0.12

2 cloves garlic ($0.59/7 = $0.07 each) = $0.14

1/3 cup diced cilantro ($0.89/2) = $0.45

2 Tbsp. lime juice ($0.59 x2) = $1.18

1 tsp salt → approximatly $0.03

*opt. 1 small jalepeno ($0.22)= $0.22

Salad  Recipe = $6.06 or $0.44 per serving