Jan 17, 2012

Black Bean and Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Recipe from Sandy Olsen

1 tsp grated lime rind
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 to 1 tsp salt
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Romaine lettuce
2 large avocados, sliced
Garnish: lime wedges, fresh cilantro sprigs

Whisk together first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.  Add black beans and next 4 ingredients, tossing to coat.  Cover and chill 30 minutes.

Serve over lettuce; arrange avocado slices around salad.  Garnish, if desired.