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Black Bean, Corn and Avocado Salad in Homemade Tortilla Cups

Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
Author: Gaby

Ingredients

  • 5-6 corn tortillas
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 15.5 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups corn - if frozen thaw and canned, rinse.
  • 2 plum tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1 small avocado diced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 375 degrees F.
  • Warm the tortillas either on a skillet or in the microwave. If microwaving, cover with a damp paper towel and heat for about 1 minute or until soft. Optional: use a biscuit cutter or cookie cutter to make fun shapes or smaller circles.
  • Flip over your [12 cup] muffin pan or use a the backside of a mini muffin/cupcake pan – depending on the side, this will give you a deeper bowl. Brush each side of the tortilla with olive oil and place it in between the cups to create a shallow bowl. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until a light golden brown. Remove and let cool. Continue baking tortilla chips/bowls until you’ve gone through all the tortilla rounds.
  • To prepare the dressing for the salsa, whisk together lime juice and olive oil in a small bowl.
  • In a medium bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, salt and pepper. Pour in the dressing and mix to coat.
  • Refrigerate the salsa for at least 30-40 minutes.
  • When you’re ready to serve, add the avocado; mix together.
  • Dish the salsa into the individual tortilla cups or set the salsa out next to the chips and let your guests enjoy!
  • *gluten-free if using corn tortillas