Black Bean and Corn Salad with Date Vinaigrette

Vinaigrette

1/2 C water
16 dates
1/2 C fresh lime juice
6 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbs fresh oregano minced
4 tsp honey
4 tsp whole cumin seeds
4 tsp whole coriander

Boil water and dates in small saucepan for 2 minutes. Let stand one hour.

Grind cumin and corrinader in spice grinder or small coffee mill. Add all ingredients of vinaigrette to blender and blend until smooth.

Salad

3 15 oz. cans black beans
1 10 oz. bag frozen corn
2 fresh yellow or red peppers chopped
2 Scallions sliced thin
1/2 C fresh cilantro chopped

Combine all ingredients. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper.