Cuban Black Bean and Corn Salad

Ingredients

• For the Salad:
• 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed 🖤
• 1 cup sweet corn (fresh, canned, or frozen) 🌽
• 0.5 red bell pepper, diced ❤️
• 0.5 green bell pepper, diced 💚
• 0.5 red onion, finely chopped 🧅
• 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• 1 avocado, diced 🥑 (optional)
• For the Dressing:
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lime juice 🍋
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Make the Dressing
2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. 32️⃣ Assemble the Salad
4. 4In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
5. 5Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
6. 63️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
7. 7Fold in diced avocado just before serving.
8. 8Let sit for 5 minutes for flavors to meld, then serve chilled or at room temperature!