BLACK BEAN AND SWEET CORN SALAD WITH LIME-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Bean     Citrus     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Avocado     Corn     Healthy     Potluck

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

~2 cups black beans or 1 15-oz. can (if canned, rinse and drain)
1-2 ears fresh corn, uncooked, kernals cut off the cob
1 red or green pepper, seeded and diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
grated zest and juice from 1 lime
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine beans, corn, bell pepper, garlic, scalllions, shallots, salt, cayenne, sugar, oil, lime zest and juice and cilantro. Mix well, cover and chill for a few hours or overnight. Right before serving, add avocado and mix gently. Serve at room temperature

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