I love how a bowl of homemade salsa can turn a gathering into a party. When we went out to my sister’s house last weekend I prepared a few snacks for us to enjoy along with the vodka lemonades she made, and it was a summer evening well spent.

My mom makes something similar to this recipe, and it is an easy go-to snack.  The ingredients are usually on-hand, and it is full of healthy and tasty vegetables.  Just toss in whatever is in the fridge!

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

2 cups (1 can) black beans, drained

kernels from 2 ears of corn

3 green onions, thinly sliced

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

juice from one lime

1 avocado, diced

a handful of chopped cilantro

salt to taste

Gently combine all ingredients. Chill until ready to serve with tortilla chips.