LAUREN FARMS BLACK BEAN SALAD
DRESSING
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1 small garlic clove
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3 Tablespoons lime juice
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Salt or Kosher salt to taste
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¼ teaspoon chili powder
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
SALAD
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1 cup fresh (about 2 ears) or frozen corn kernels
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1 orange (or red) bell pepper, diced (add a green if desired)
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½ small red onion, finely chopped
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1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or Roma, diced)
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1 avocado, halved, seeded and diced in large pieces
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, leaves & stems (we prefer parsley or just omit)
1. Mix dressing and salad ingredients and toss to coat evenly. Adjust salt & pepper.
Alternate method for warm salad: Cook corn, pepper and onions in olive oil
over medium heat. Toss in the black beans and cook until warm. Add dressing.
Adjust S & P. Remove from heat and gently fold in tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.