Corn and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

• •2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• •1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
• •1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• •1 avocado, diced
• •Juice of 2 limes
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 teaspoon cumin
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and diced avocado.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.

3. 3

   Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Add the chopped cilantro to the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper as desired.

6. 6

   Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

7. 7

   Serve chilled or at room temperature.