Black bean salad

Ingredients

• 2 cans corn (285 g each), rinsed
• 2 cans black beans (425 g each), rinsed and drained
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp chopped shallot
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 9 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 6 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 avocados

Method

1. Rinse and drain the black beans and corn.
2. In a large bowl, combine corn, beans, peppers, garlic, and shallot.
3. Add salt, cayenne, sugar, olive oil, lime zest, and lime juice.
4. Mix well and refrigerate for a few hours.
5. Before serving, add diced avocado.
6. Mix gently and adjust salt and lime if needed.

Notes

Great served with tortilla chips.