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Tagged:

  • avocados
  • bell pepper
  • black beans
  • cilantro
  • corn
  • garlic
  • jalapeno
  • limes
  • olive oil
  • red onion
  • tomatoes
Black bean and corn salad with bell pepper, avocado, tomato and cilantro lime dressing. - 1

Black Bean and Corn Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans , rinsed and drained well
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn , thawed according to package instructions
  • 1 cup chopped tomato (Roma, cocktail, grape, etc.)
  • 1 cup seeded and chopped orange bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion , rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium avocado , diced (fairly firm but ripe)
  • 1 small jalapeno , seeded and minced (optional)

Dressing

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic , minced (1 tsp)
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp each ground cumin and chili powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl, season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill until ready to use.
  • Add black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, avocado and jalapeno to a large bowl.
  • Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat with dressing. Serve right away.

Notes

  • For extra flavor you can roast the bell pepper over a gas fire or under the broiler, turning occasionally. Transfer to a bag to steam 10 minutes then peel away most of the blackened skin.

  • Another option is to grill the corn and the bell pepper for extra flavor.

  • Serve with honey lime shrimp (or the shrimp I add to shrimp tacos ) and coconut rice to make a full meal.

  • Or serve aside grilled chicken breasts or thighs.

  • Pair it with grilled or pan seared salmon.

  • Serve over quinoa.

  • Try it with flank steak.

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