3 can
s of black beans (15 ounces each) or 4 ½ cups cooked black beans, rinsed and well-drained
2
ears of corn, shucked, or 1 cup of canned corn (drained) or defrosted frozen corn
1
orange, yellow or red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup
quartered cherry tomatoes
1 cup
chopped red onion (from 1 small onion)
½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about ½ medium bunch)
1 medium
jalapeño, finely chopped (keep the seeds for heat if you’d like, or remove them for mild flavor) or 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeño