Spicy Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
• 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 bag frozen corn, thawed, OR fresh corn in season, 3-4 cups
• 6-8 scallions, chopped
• 1 red pepper, diced small
• 1-2 hot peppers, diced small (to taste)
• 2-4 limes, juiced (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• 1 large handful cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 avocado, chopped prior to serving