2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALAD:

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed

kernels of 3 ears cooked corn*

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 small red onion, chopped

1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped

2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped

2 fresh Green Peppers, seeded and minced

* May substitute a 10-ounce package of frozen corn, cooked and drained.

TO PREPARE:

Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt, and pepper until combined. Set aside. Combine black beans, corn, cilantro, onion, avocado, tomatoes, and Peppers in a large serving bowl. Toss salad gently to mix. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.