Sweet Corn, Black Bean, Bell Peppers, Celery Salad

Sweet Corn, Black Bean, Bell Peppers, Celery Salad

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1 1/2	cups	corn kernels
3/4	cup	black beans -- pre-cooked
6	tablespoons	red and green bell peppers -- minced
3	tablespoons	sliced celery
2	cups	cooked pasta -- vegetable-flavored
5	tablespoons	salad dressing -- bottled, -or-
2 1/2	tablespoons	extra virgin olive oil
1	teaspoon	salt
1/8	teaspoon	pepper
2	teaspoons	granulated sugar
1/8	teaspoon	onion powder
1 1/2	tablespoons	balsamic vinegar
1/8	teaspoon	ground cumin -- optional
1	bunch	fresh cilantro leaves -- for garnish

Preparation:

Use radiatore, twists, shells, corkscrews, elbows, or some medium-size, shaped pasta made without egg, made with semolina and flavored with vegetables (red bell pepper, spinach, beet, etc.) Throw it together and serve warm. Serves 3 to 4. Makes 5 cups. Other notes - Salad is also good served at room temperature or chilled.