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The vegetables need resting time mixed into the bowl with dressing to bring out the flavor.
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ABC Salad: A Corn, Black Bean, and Avocado Medley

Prep Time40 minutes
Resting Time2 hours
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: avocado, black bean, corn, medley
Servings: 8
Calories: 301kcal
Author: A. JoAnn

Ingredients

  • 1 bag, 12 oz. frozen sweet corn thawed and drained
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cans black beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ c. chopped cilantro plus more to garnish
  • 6 T. lime juice fresh
  • 6 T. olive oil
  • 1 T. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. Cajun-style spice mix like Tony Chachere’s
  • ¼ tsp. Lime zest
  • 2 ripe avocados Add just before serving.

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together except avocado. Let chill for several hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, add chunked avocados. Mix thoroughly and garnish with more chopped cilantro, if desired.