"TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE - This make-ahead and festive black bean salad with corn and avocado is a huge crowd-pleaser. Perfect for a summer cookout!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
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3 ears fresh cooked corn, kernels cut off the cob
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2 red bell peppers, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons minced shallots, from one medium shallot
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2 teaspoons salt
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 tablespoons sugar
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9 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Colavita
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1 teaspoon lime zest (be sure to zest limes before juicing them)
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6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
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2 Hass avocados, chopped