Black beans Salad Recipe

INGREDIENTS
2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained 
3 ears fresh cooked corn, kernels cut off the cob 
2 red bell peppers, diced 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
2 tsps minced shallots, from one medium shallot 
2 tsps salt 
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 
2 tsps sugar 
9 tsps extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Colavita 
1 tsp lime zest (be sure to zest limes before juicing them) 
6 tsps fresh lime juice 
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish 
2 Hass avocados, chopped

DIRECTIONS
1. Combine all ingredients except for avocados in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight. Right before serving, add avocados and mix gently, being careful not to mash avocados. Garnish with a more chopped cilantro if desired. Serve at room temperature.