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Today’s recipe….the perfect summer salad. The perfect pot luck dish. The perfect make-ahead side dish. Vegan. Gluten free. All of the above. 
This recipe has been in my family for years and I am not sure where it started, but my dad passed it on to me. Everyone loves it and it goes well with a variety of foods. I made this to other night to contribute to our Friday night dinner with friends. They brought ribs and I brought this is some potato salad.
I love love the tang from all the lime juice. Plus it has some of my favorite foods in it- black beans, avocado and cilantro! You can assemble the salad and make the dressing in a separate container, then toss it all together the morning of the day you want to serve it. I think it’s best when it has a few hours for the flavors to marry.
Although it’s great a day leftover too, it does look quite as fresh that’s why when serving it to company I prefer to toss it the same day it’s served (6-8 hours it still looks fresh). 
You’ll love this guys. This makes me ready for summer! Who’s with me?
What’s your favorite pot luck dish?
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- 3 cups black beans (2-15 ounce cans or boxes of beans), rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounce) corn, rinsed and drained (can sub frozen or fresh too)
- 2 tomatoes, cored and chopped
- 2 small avocados, diced
- ½ jalapeño, diced
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ⅔ cup cilantro, chopped
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pinch of cayenne
- In a large bowl combine beans, corn, tomato, avocado, green onions and cilantro. In a another bowl combine dressing: olive oil, lime juice, garlic cloves, salt and cayenne. Whisk to combine and pour over bean salad, toss well to combine. This can be made in advance (5-6 hours is best).
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I am not good at planning ahead for blog posts either. In fact I am usually wrapping up my current post just minutes before I post it. I’ve tried to change, but it’s not easy.
Love this salad! I’ve done variations , but I really want to try your version. Love that you use green onions (I usually use red).
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Thanks Debbie! It’s definitely a favorite.
Honestly, anything you post will be a hit so I’d vote for anything if I could!
Black bean and corn salad is one of my go-to’s all summer long. It’s so easy! Love your version!
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I agree, it’s so good and goes with everything!
Looks so yummy! This is one of those perfect cookout dishes for summer!
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Thanks Natalie- I am ready for summer cooking!
I finally started planning an editorial calendar and it has helped some with this issue of last minute posts. I’m definitely not as on top of it as I should be though! I love the corn, black bean, avocado, tomato combo. Perfect summertime BBQ dish!
I keep saying I’ll try a calendar, but then another day goes by! lol. Thanks Jessica!
Such an essential combo!
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This is the perfect combo! <3! I need to make it soon! 😀
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Thanks Farrah! It’s a great one to enjoy for a few days. 🙂
This is right up my alley-yum!!! Love that you got the recipe from your dad too 🙂 Pinning and making this ASAP! Have a wonderful week!
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I know, I love sharing recipes. It’s nice when at least one other person has tried it! 🙂 You have a wonderful week too!
this looks so refreshing and those avocado…i will have to make this salad soon.
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When I first looked at this I thought it was a salsa, but then I realized it’s a salad you can eat on its own. No chips necessary, even better! Can’t wait to try!
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I’m TERRIBLE about planning ahead and writing my blog posts ahead of time. Sometimes I do have an “editorial” calendar planned but that doesn’t mean that I’m not writing the post at 9pm the night before. oops. But this looks amazing and delicious!
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This recipe looks delicious. I will serve it with blue corn tortilla chips, pita bread quarters. I plan to serve it in a lower carbohydrate variety also by spooning it into lettuce leaves, rolling up and securing with a toothpick. I also write a food and nutrition blog called VintageNutritionKitchen.com. I just started this blog earlier this week. I have written another food blog called HoneydewsKitchen.com where I feature healthy recipes and nutition tips.Check it out!
I love bringing a recipe like this when I’m a guest at someone’s home. Works as a side dish or an appetizer. Can even accompany a savory breakfast like tofu scramble. Gotta love flexibility!
This is a great little plant based protein salad. I need to try it out ASAP, thank you!
This recipe looks easy and delicious (and affordable)! It looks like the perfect side for summer potlucks and cookouts! I can’t wait to try it.
Thanks for sharing this recipe with us!
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This has quickly become one my families favorite summertime meals! 6 years after you shared, it’s still going strong!! Even my semi picky son loves this salad!