Guacamole Salad

I am ready for Spring! I miss the bright colors

and fresh produce. Have a great Sunday. Enjoy!~Ali

Ingredients

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and ½ inch diced
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup small-diced red onion
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers, seeded (2 small peppers)
½ teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (2 limes)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 ripe Hass avocados, seeded, peeled and ½ inch diced

Directions

Place the tomatoes, yellow pepper, black beans, red onion, jalapeno peppers, and lime zest in a large bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic, and cayenne pepper and pour over the vegetables. Toss well. Just before you’re ready to serve the salad, add the avocados. Check the seasoning and serve at room temperature.

*Barefoot Contessa recipe