Easy Black Bean Salad with Corn, Avocado & Lime

Ingredients

• 3 ears fresh corn ((see note))
• 2 (15-oz) cans black beans, (drained and rinsed)
• 2 red bell peppers, (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots, (from 1 medium shallot)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, (best quality such as Colavita)
• 1 teaspoon lime zest ((be sure to zest limes before juicing them))
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, (from 3 limes)
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, (plus more for garnish)
• 2 avocados, (chopped)