It’s the age old fight (ok, maybe not in your household, but definitely in mine), our family loves this dish, but is it a salsa or is it a salad! Either way, it’s amazing. We love it as a side dish or served over fish or chicken!
Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can of corn (or 2, up to you)
- 2 red (or other colors – the orange is nice as well!) bell peppers, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots, from one medium shallot
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 9 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 2 avocados
Combine all ingredients except for avocados in a large bowl. Mix well, cover and chill for a few hours or overnight. (I’ve skipped this step, but it is better the next day!)
Right before serving, add avocados and mix gently, being careful not to mash avocados. Garnish with a more chopped cilantro if desired.
Then the fight begins – serve it with a main dish or as a side dish!
