Fiesta Taco Salad

I keep meaning to post this recipe.
But, every time I think about it..
I get distracted! 

So, here it is: 

Fiesta Taco Salad!! 

This recipe was a hit with my family! 

They LOVED it (and that's very rare when I cook!) 

I'm still learning!

I started by making the black bean salad found in a blog called once upon a chef  

Then, I added lean ground beef, tortilla chips, and sharp cheddar cheese!

Black Bean Salad: (6-8 servings)

•2 15ounce cans of black beans(rinsed and drained)

•3 ears of corn, kernels cut off the cob. (I used a can, rinsed & drained)

•2 red bell peppers, diced

•2 cloves garlic, minced

•2 tbs minced shallots

•1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

•2 tbs sugar

•9 tbs extra virgin olive oil

•1 tsp lime zest (zest lime before juicing)

•6 tbs fresh lime juice

•1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

• 2 Hass Avocados

Mix everything except avocado in a large bowl. Chill for several hours. Add avocado right before serving. Serve at room temp!

I put tortilla chips in a bowl, added the ground beef on top, then the black bean salad, and topped it with a little bit of sharp cheddar. It was delicious. They absolutely loved it! :)