8. Black Bean Salad

Ingredients:
2 15oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained
3 ears fresh cooked corn, kernels cut off the cob
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp minced shallots
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp sugar
9 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp lime zest
6 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus some to garnish
2 Hass avocados, chopped

Directions:
Combine all ingredients except for avocados into a large bowl and mix well. Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight. Right before serving, add avocados and mix gently, being careful not to mash avocados. Garnish with more chopped cilantro if desired. Serve at room temperature.
Serves 6.
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