Black Bean Salad with Mexican Flavors

This is a really nice salad - filling, but not heavy, with a light dressing that complements, but doesn't overpower, the ingredients.

The author suggests serving it with scrambled eggs and tortillas, but if you are not a vegetarian this would be great with some grilled chicken or tacos.

Black Bean Salad with Mexican Flavors

A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen, Jack Bishop

2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

1 medium ripe tomato, cored and diced

1 medium avocado, halved, pitted, scooped from the skin, and diced

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves

1 small jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced

3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Kosher salt

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Combine the beans, tomato, avocado, cilantro, and chile together in a large bowl.

Whisk together the orange juice, cumin, and salt to taste in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil. Pour the dressing over the black bean salad and toss gently. Adjust the seasonings, adding salt to taste, and serve.

4-6 servings