Corn and Black Bean Salad

Karen Kennedy, HSA staff educator

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RECIPE CATEGORY: Salads
HERB: Cilantro

Ingredients

  

Salad
  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ยฝ cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ยฝ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing
  • โ…“ cup fresh lime juice
  • ยผ cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ยฝ tsp ground cumin
  • โ…› tsp ground cayenne pepper

Instructions

 

  1. Combine beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Pour dressing over the salad, stir gently, and serve.
  3. Optional variations: Add 1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped); substitute basil for cilantro; serve as a salad or taco topping.

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