Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, defrosted if frozen
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions or shallots
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or 1/2 pickled jalapeno pepper, minced but not seeded
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (and/or 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 avocado, cut into chunks
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Method

1. Combine everything but the avocado and herbs In a large bowl, gently mix the black beans, corn, scallions, jalapenos, tomatoes, or red bell pepper, lime juice, and olive oil. Then, gently fold in the chopped avocados.
2. Season and chill Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with sugar to taste, enough to balance the acidity from the lime juice. Chill.
3. Add the cilantro and serve: Right before serving, add the chopped fresh cilantro