Black Bean Salad
Black Bean Salad
Zesty & fresh – this salad is a winner
complements of Once Upon a Chef
Ingredients
- 2-15 oz cans of black beans, drained & rinsed
- 3 ears fresh cooked corn, kernels cut off the cob
- 2 red bell peppers, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp minced shallots, from one medium shallot
- 2 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 Tbsp sugar (I don’t use sugar)
- 9 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lime zest (be sure to zest before juicing them)
- 6 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 2 Hass avocados, chopped
- Cilantro for garnish, if desired
Serves: 6-8
Directions
Combine all ingredients except for avocados in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight. Right before serving, add avocados and mix gently, being careful not to mash avocados. Garnish with more chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve at room temperature.
The flavor of this delicious salad is a true crowd pleaser – and it’s so pretty!
