Cilantro Lime Avocado Salad

This dish is adapted from a Barefoot Contessa recipe. It's light, refreshing, and a perfect side to anything fresh from the grill!  

Note:

You will love this simple recipe, but keep in mind that once you add the avocado it's best served immediately.  To make in advance, just prepare until that point and add the avocado at the last.

Cilantro Lime Avocado Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Level: Easy
Serves: 6

Ingredients

2 Roma Tomatoes, chopped
1 .c of frozen corn, steamed and cooled.
1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
2 ripe Hass avocados, seeded, peeled, and diced.1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 c. chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp. freshly grated lime zest

Place the above items in a large bowl and set aside.

1/4 c freshly squeezed lime juice (2 limes)
1 drizzle of olive oil (approx. 1 1/2 tbs)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp of fresh minced garlic
1/4 tsp of cayenne or chili powder

Whisk together the above ingredients and pour over the vegetable mixture. 

Toss well, but carefully, to maintain the texture of the avocado.

Season to taste and serve at room temperature.

Enjoy!