Fermented Black Bean and Corn Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup fermented black beans
• 1 cup sweet corn
• 1 small red onion
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 2 medium lime
• 1 medium jalapeño
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium avocado

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the ingredients: Rinse 1 cup of fermented black beans under cold water to remove excess salt. Drain 1 cup of sweet corn if using canned corn, or cook fresh corn and let it cool.

2. 2

   Chop 1 small red onion finely and add it to a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Finely chop 1 bunch of cilantro and add it to the bowl with the red onion.

4. 4

   Remove the seeds from 1 medium jalapeño (if desired for less heat), and finely chop it. Add to the mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Add the rinsed fermented black beans and cooled sweet corn to the mixing bowl.

6. 6

   Squeeze the juice of 2 medium limes into the bowl and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

7. 7

   Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

8. 8

   Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined, being careful not to mash the beans.

9. 9

   Dice 1 medium avocado and gently fold it into the salad just before serving.

10. 10

    Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!