Make this: Black Bean and Avocado Salad

Our church has a college ministry at Rhodes called CORE (community of Rhodes Episcopalians). They ask families to sign up to make dinner for them and it is something my mom and I like to do - a good bonding opportunity for us, I suppose. 

On Sunday it was our turn for the semester. We made Leslie's Mac and Cheese with a black bean salad from Real Simple as the side:

 We followed the recipe from the magazine, so I'd recommend going here to check it out. The recipe is for a pork loin as well but we just ignored that part. 

While the picture may not show its deliciousness, I think you are going to have to take my word for it because I'm already craving it. It is just a bit spicy, has cilantro and lime, and is almost healthy. Can't beat that!

In mastering the cutting of the avocado,