COWBOY CAVIER OR BLACK BEAN SALSA WITH AVOCADO

Ingredients
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can sweet kernel corn drained
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (the little plastic lime works in a pinch)
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon corriander
1/4 kosher salt
1/8 ground black pepper
Avocado firm and diced, soft avocado will not work with this recipe

*A sweet fruit like mango or pineapple would be good in this also.

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, sugar, spices, salt and pepper. Stir. When sugar is dissolved, pour into large bowl containing black beans, corn, red onion and cilantro. Cover and chill for about 1 hour.

Before serving, add firm, diced avocado. Add salt and pepper to taste.

I love this in the summer, but it is a great way to use left over cilantro and some pantry items for a fresh side salad or dip with chips in the middle of winter.

Recipe by Kristi Strongo