Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad With Corn Chips

• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 4 cup fresh corn kernels (from 4 large cobs)
• 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed
• A big handful of cilantro leaves, chopped
• 4 cup corn tortilla chips, lightly crushed
• 1½ ripe avocados, halved, pitted and roughly diced
• Hot sauce (optional), for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the dressing: To a large bowl, add the lime juice, garlic, cumin, sugar, crushed red pepper and olive oil. Season with about 1 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of pepper and whisk to combine. Taste and check seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
2. To the dressing, add the corn, black beans and cilantro. Toss to combine, taste and season with salt and pepper.
3. When ready to eat, add the corn chips and avocados, and toss to combine. Dot with hot sauce, if using.