Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           black beans -- cooked, cooled and
                        -- drained
     1/4  cup           diced red onion
   3                    jalape=F1o -- minced , (up to 4)
   1      cup           corn kernels
     1/2  cup           green onion -- chopped
     1/2  cup           red bell pepper -- diced
     1/2  cup           diced tomato
   4      tablespoons   shallots -- minced
   4      tablespoons   garlic -- minced
   4      ounces        rice wine vinegar or to taste
                        salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Toss beans with onion, jalape=F1o, corn, green onion, bell pepper, tomato, shallots, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper. Let sit for a little while before serving, or refrigerate covered. Makes about 4 1/2 cups. "Also from the San Luis Mardi Gras tribute to Mexico. This is frequently used as a garnish.