Lynn’s Black Bean/Corn Salad

Ingredients

Garlic-Lime Dressing:

¼ cup olive oil

2 limes, zested, then juiced

1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper

I tablespoon agave (or honey)

Salad/Dip:

2 (15 oz)cans black beans, rinsed + drained

1½-2 cups com kemels (defrosted if frozen)

I medium red onion, diced

2 plum tomatoes, chopped

4-6 green onions, sliced

I red bell pepper (optional),chopped

I avocado (optional), diced

¼ to ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Place olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper and agave in a small jar.

Close jar tightly and shake until dressing is well combined.

In salad bowl, gently combine beans, corn, onion, tomatoes, green onions + red pepper.

Gently fold in avocado it using .

Mix with well shaken dressing.

Gently mix in cilantro before serving.