Black Bean, Tropical Fruit and Queso Blanco Salsa

Ingredients

For the Salsa:

• 1 cup well-rinsed, canned black beans
• 1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions, white and light green parts only
• 1 Scotch bonnet chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
• 3/4 cup crumbled queso blanco
• 3/4 cup diced mango
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped orange sections
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Spanish sherry vinegar
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1 cup diced ripe avocado

For the Dressing:

• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallot
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped Italian parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted and ground cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons Spanish sherry vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

To make the Salsa: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the avocado in the order listed. Very gently, fold in the avocado, to avoid smashing the delicate ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

To make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk them well. Cover and refrigerate. To serve, gently fold the dressing into the salsa. Season to taste and serve.