Black Bean and Avocado Salad with Toasted Cumin Dressing

Ingredients

• SALAD
• 2 cans (19 oz/540 ml each) black beans, drained and rinsed well
• 1 cup / 250 ml finely chopped red pepper (about 1 medium)
• 1/2 cup / 125 ml finely chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup / 50 ml chopped green onion (about 1 onion)
• 2 avocados, diced
• DRESSING
• 1 tbsp / 15 ml cumin seeds
• 1/3 cup / 75 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbsp / 25 ml olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 tsp / 2 ml red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp / 2 ml coarse sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste