black beans

California Summer Corn Salad

2016, cooking, family
  • 3 ears fresh corn, blanched
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, finely diced
  • 2 small Persian cucumbers, chopped
  • 1/2 red or orange bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2-3 strips of bacon (optional)
  • juice from 1 juicy lime
  • olive oil, or  substitute half the olive oil for bacon drippings
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • finely chopped jalapeno (optional)
  • fresh cilantro, minced
  • 2 avocados, chopped

Combine all the ingredients but the avocado in a bowl.  Adjust seasoning to taste.  Gently fold in the avocado