This salad fix I seem to be on is getting a little out of hand (yes, 2 salads constitutes a fix). This one was made for a picnic and was primarily consumed atop chips, like a salsa. It's one of my go-to picnic dishes because it's quite simple.
Combine 1 can black beans, 2 diced fresh tomatoes, 1 cup corn kernals, 3/4 cup diced red onion, and 1/2 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro. Now again, I never measure these recipes, so that's approximate. Add more or less of the items you like.
For the dressing I add a little cumin and coriander (probably about 1 to 2 tsp worth of each) and fresh lime and lemon juices. Just enough to coat the salad but without leaving a puddle of juice in the bottom (probably 2 to 4 tbsp total citrus juice). And that's it! Toss and serve.
Pro tip - I do find that the juice from the can of beans and the freshly chopped tomatoes can accumulate in a less than desirable fashion. To deal with that, I poured the beans and chopped tomatoes into a sieve while I cut the onions and cilantro. I was amazed by how much liquid dripped into the sink, but I find that the extra five to ten minutes I allowed for drainage really improved the overall taste and texture of this salad later.
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