Corn & Black Bean Salad

This hearty salad is just as delicious a couple days after assembly.

Combine in large bowl:

• 1 - 2 cups corn kernels, fresh, frozen or roasted
• 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1/2 cup+ green onions, sliced (about 4 – 6) OR sweet onion, diced OR red onion

Add any of the following:

• 1/2 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/3+ cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes OR cherry tomatoes, quartered (gently squeeze out seeds)
• 1 firm avocado, cubed (place avocado pit in bowl until ready to serve salad)
• Grilled shrimp or chicken
• 1 jalapeno, minced

Toss with Cumin-Lime Dressing:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup FRESH lime juice
• 2 Tab. rice vinegar, optional
• 1 - 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste