posted by NewMommy 06-28-100 3:33 PM
Black Bean, Tomato and Avocado Salad
(Makes 12 servings)
1 Tbl. lime zest, grated
6 Tbl. lime juice
4 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. salt
black pepper
3/4 Cup olive oil
1 Cup yellow pepper, chopped
3 jalepeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 Cup red onion, chopped
1 Cup celery, diced
1/2 Cup cilantro, chopped
4 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
3 avocados, peeled and chopped
2 Cups plum tomatoes, chopped
Combine lime zest and juice, salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil. Combine salad ingredients: yellow pepper, jalepenos, onions, celery, cilantro and beans. Mix well. Pour in dressing and stir to coat all ingredients well. Carefully stir in avocados and tomatoes only to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to five hours.
Serve with tortilla chips or with a Mexican dinner.