Black Bean and Corn Salad

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 2 – 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh corn (uncooked)

  • 1/3 cup finely diced red onion

  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 large hass avocado, pitted and diced

  • 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and finely diced

For the dressing:

  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

  • 1/3 cup olive oil

  • 1/4 cup lime juice

  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey

  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)

  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  • Assemble the Salad: Add the black beans, fresh corn, diced red onion, red bell pepper, avocado, and jalapeño to a large mixing bowl.

  • Make the dressing: Add the cilantro, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, lime zest, salt, and cumin to a small mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.

  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined. Serve and enjoy!