Sweet And Spicy Black Bean Salad

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3 cups canned black beans drained and rinsed (750ml)
• 1½ cups freshly roasted corn kernels (375ml)
• 3 scallions thinly sliced (white and green parts)
• ½ cup cilantro roughly chopped (125ml)
• ½ a red bell pepper cut into ¼ inch dice
• ½ a yellow pepper cut into ¼ inch dice
• ½ a red onion cut into medium dice
• 1 whole avocado peeled, pitted and diced (optional)

Dressing:

• Juice of 2 limes
• ½ cup canola oil (125ml)
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder (5ml)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (5ml)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnish:

• Lime wedges

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine all salad ingredients (excluding the avocado).
2. To prepare the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients in a small jar. Seal the jar and shake vigorously until evenly mixed. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Place salad in the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill.
5. Right before serving, add the avocado and gently toss the salad.
6. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.