Marinated Vegetable Salad with Queso Fresco

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1 cup diced jicama
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped, pickled jalapeños
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup bottled salsa
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded queso fresco

Preparation

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine salsa, juice, and oil, stirring with a whisk. Pour dressing over tomato mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour.
2. Add cilantro and pepper to bowl; toss gently. Serve over lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese.