Corn, Black Bean and Tomato Salad

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

1. 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.