Fresh Food Friday Black Bean, Corn & Avocado Salsa

This recipe for Black Bean, Corn & Avocado Salsa is a family favorite this time of year, with the abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables that can be found at the local farmers’ market. This is a cool and refreshing appetizer to serve at your backyard barbecue.

Black Bean, Corn & Avocado Salsa

1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
3 ears sweet corn (cooked and cut off the cob)
2 c. cherry tomatoes (cut in quarters)
¼ cup red onion (diced)
2 avocados (diced)
1/2 c. red bell pepper (diced)
1 jalapeno pepper (chopped, with seeds removed)
1/4 c. fresh cilantro (chopped)
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
2 T. red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place ingredients in a large bowl and mix together. Chill for a couple hours.

Serve with Tortilla chips. Enjoy!

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