Black Bean and Sweet Corn Salad

• 91
  2 cups organic black beans, rinsed and drained

  Organic Black Beans91$7.29Buy from Fresh Acres
• 89
  2 oz organic puffed corn cereal

  Arrowhead Mills, Organic Puffed Corn Cereal, 6 oz (170 g)89$2.62Buy from Vitacost
• 96
  3 tbsp avocado oil

  Salad Days Avocado Oil96$24.99Buy from AEVO AFRICA
• 93
  2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  Cleopatra's Certified Organic Apple Cider Vinegar93$8.00Buy from Go Vita Burwood
• 90
  1 tsp ground cumin

  Cumin, Ground Organic90$9.99Buy from The Mediterranean Dish
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  1 tsp minced garlic

  Garlic, Minced, Organic90$1.18Buy from South Coast Organics and Bulk Foods
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked

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1. 1

   In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper for about 2 minutes until evenly combined and the salt begins to dissolve.

2. 2

   Slowly drizzle in the avocado oil while whisking vigorously for 1 minute until the dressing thickens slightly into a glossy, smooth emulsion.

3. 3

   Place the rinsed and drained black beans into a large serving bowl, pour over the prepared dressing, and toss gently for 2 minutes so the beans absorb the zesty cumin and garlic flavors.

4. 4

   Let the dressed black beans sit at room temperature for 3 minutes to allow the spices and tangy vinegar to fully penetrate.

5. 5

   Gently fold in the puffed corn cereal just before serving, tossing for 2 minutes until evenly distributed and lightly coated while retaining its crisp texture.