2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)

1/4 teaspoon sugar, or more to taste

1 can (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained

5 to 6 large fresh plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped into small pieces

1 avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped into small pieces

2/3 cup corn kernels, fresh (or thawed and dried frozen)

1/2 cup chopped green onion, white, light green and part of the dark green parts

1/4 cup chopped red onion

2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno pepper, seeds removed (unless you like it hot!)

1/3 cup crumbled Cotija or Queso Fresco cheese (can substitute a mild feta), optional

1/4 cup chopped cilantro or flat-leaf (Italian) parsley

6 small crispy corn tortilla bowls (I like Tostitos brand Scoops)

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