Zesty Black Bean Salad

This delicious dish is filled with fiber, protein, and polyphenols. It makes a perfect side dish or main dish, and is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

What You’ll Need:

• 1 can (15-ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 ears fresh cooked corn, kernels cut off the cob (or 2 15-ounce cans, rinsed and drained)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 orange bell pepper, diced
• 2 plum tomatoes, diced
• 1 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced onions
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 Hass avocado, chopped
• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• Optional: 1 jalapeno, chopped (for an extra kick!)

For the dressing:

• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or canola oil
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Dash of salt
• Dash of pepper

Directions:

1. Mix all dressing ingredients together.
2. Combine the rest of ingredients, except for avocados, in a large serving bowl.
3. Drizzle with homemade dressing and chill for at least thirty minutes.
4. When ready to eat, add chopped avocados. Enjoy!