Corn, Black Bean and Tomato Salad
This “Corn, Black Bean and Tomato Salad” is a colorful and fresh dish for summer!
Ingredients
- For salad and dressing:
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups whole kernel corn (drained, if from a can)
- 2 cups cooked black beans (rinsed and drained, if from a can)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 bunch shallots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 2 red chili peppers, cored, seeded, minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped basil
- juice of 1 to 2 limes or lemons, about 2 to 3 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- sunflower seeds or pepitos, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix together the tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, shallots, garlic, and chili pepper in a medium bowl. Add the basil, lemon or lemon juice, oregano, cumin, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Garnish with chopped scallions and sunflower seeds or pepitos. Chill. Serve.
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