Recipes from Natalie

Salsa
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can whole corn, drained
2 large tomatoes, chopped
... 1 avocado, chopped
½ small red onion, chopped
2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
1 small can sliced black olives, drained
¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
3-4 Tbs. lemon or lime juice
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
Mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl and set aside. Combine all other ingredients and pour liquid mixture over and stir. Chill or serve immediately.

*I only used about 1 TB olive oil and didn't even add the olives.
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Tomato Sandwich
This is totally stupid to post for a recipe, but I love this sandwich and it is only good during the fall when you have garden-fresh tomatoes. It makes a great snack and is so good for you!

Toast two pieces of whole-wheat bread and slice a fresh tomato. I like to put a bit of butter spray or fat-free mayo/miracle whip on my toast and then I add the tomatoes and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
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Raspberry-Mango Smoothie
Recipe by Our Best Bites
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups Orange Mango Peach juice
1 cup cubed mangoes (or peaches)
1 cup raspberries
1 1/2 cups (about 3 large scoops) pineapple sherbet
2 cups ice (omit 1 cup ice per frozen fruit used)
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to your blender in the order listed and blend until smooth. Drink immediately. Makes 2 large smoothies or 4 smaller smoothies.