Spicy Black Bean Salad

Name: Spicy Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can canned corn with peppers; 1 red onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 avocado, chopped; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 lime, juiced; 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; Salt and pepper to taste

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Prep 15 min
Total 1 hr 15 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 10

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The best summer side dishes are big on flavor. Fresh grilled veggies are great, but sometimes it's fun to try something new, like a black bean salad. This Spicy Black Bean Salad is a perfect summer side dish because you can make it ahead of time, it's easy to transport and is filled with fresh ingredients. It also ramps up the heat for any dish. Serve in a lettuce cup for extra freshness or as a traditional summer side dish to your BBQ's main course.

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can canned corn with peppers
1 red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 avocado, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 lime, juiced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, red onion, bell pepper, avocado, cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
2

Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

Expert Tips

tip 1
For a spicier salad, do not remove jalapeno seeds before mincing.

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The best summer side dishes are big on flavor. Fresh grilled veggies are great, but sometimes it's fun to try something new, like a black bean salad. This Spicy Black Bean Salad is a perfect summer side dish because you can make it ahead of time, it's easy to transport and is filled with fresh ingredients. It also ramps up the heat for any dish. Serve in a lettuce cup for extra freshness or as a traditional summer side dish to your BBQ's main course.