mixed bean salad
ingredients
for the dressing:
¼ cup fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp avocado oil
1 small garlic clove, grated
½ tsp cumin
¾ tsp sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
for the salad:
1½ cups mixed beans, drained + rinsed
1½ cups fresh or frozen corn
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
½ cup chopped cilantro (with stems), plus more leaves for garnish
method
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, avocado oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Add the black beans, corn, red pepper, cilantro, jalapeño, and red onion and toss to coat.
Fold in the cheese and avocado and season to taste. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves and toasted pepitas, if desired.
