Tomato and Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 tablespoon basil
• ¼ cup chopped red onion
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, diced
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
2. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

From Flavors of Fiesta by University of Illinois Extension