Black Bean & Vegetable Salsa

A simple and light side dish for summer picnics.

Ingredients:
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup cider vinegar
½ cup sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 (15.25 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can white hominy, drained
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c chopped celery


1. In saucepan combine oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt & pepper. Bring to boiling; cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Set aside.

2. In bowl combine beans, hominy, green onions, onions, tomatoes, green pepper and celery. Pour sugar mixture over beans; gently stir.

Cover & refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Serve with tortilla chips.
I have also added zuchinni, avocado, & cilantro to it.