Description
A vibrant and refreshing Black Bean Avocado Salad, packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, perfect for warm afternoons or as a light accompaniment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather and wash all components. Rinse the black beans under cold water. Dice the avocados, halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the cilantro, and finely chop the red onion.
- Combine the base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed black beans, diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, corn, and cilantro. Toss gently.
- Make the dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the juice of two limes, ground cumin, chili powder, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the mixed ingredients and toss gently again.
- Serve fresh: Enjoy immediately for the best taste experience.
Notes
Wait to add the avocado until just before serving for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, black bean salad, avocado salad, healthy recipe, vegan recipe