Cuban Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

• For the Salad:
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 🖤
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced 🌶️
• 0.5 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped 🧅
• 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• 0.5 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned) 🌽
• 1 avocado, diced 🥑 (optional)
• For the Lime Dressing:
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 2 limes 🍋
• 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
• 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp cumin

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Make the Dressing
2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
3. 32️⃣ Assemble the Salad
4. 4In a large bowl, combine black beans, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, corn, and cilantro.
5. 5Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
6. 63️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
7. 7Garnish with diced avocado (if using) and serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes to enhance flavors.