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Corn, Bean, Tomato and Avocado Salad

June 27, 2011
4.3
3 Ratings
  • Serves 4-6
Author Notes

This is not the most unique of salads, but it is tasty and easy to whip together. You can use frozen corn kernels if fresh corn isn't available. Most of the items are typically in my pantry and fridge, so this is nice if I need a last minute addition to a meal or a quick snack. Great for summer too! —There'sAlwaysPie

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1
    15 oz. can of black beans - drained and rinsed


  • 2-3 ears of fresh corn
  • 3-4 plum tomatoes
  • 2 avocados
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 3-4 dashes jalapeno pepper sauce or to taste
  • fresh squeezed juice of 1 lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • queso fresco
Directions
  1. Cut kernels off of corn cob, seed and dice tomatoes, pit and chop avocados and small dice red onions.
  2. Mix corn, tomatoes, avocados, onions, garlic and beans in a bowl.
  3. Add olive oil, cumin, chili powder, jalapeno pepper sauce, lime juice and salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
  4. Let mixture sit for about 30 minutes to let flavors blend and then cumble queso fresco on top before serving. Tastes great on its own or with tortilla chips or on tacos!
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1 Review

boulangere August 26, 2011
Right up my alley, and passing along to the daughter who is a somewhat serious vegetarian - she'll love the proteins here.