Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining black beans, creamy avocados, and fresh vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the black beans, diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, diced bell pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl. Stir gently to mix without smashing the avocados.
- Whisk together the lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients, allowing the dressing to coat them evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
For best flavor, serve immediately. Keep avocados intact for a lovely presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, black beans, avocado, summer recipe, healthy, vegan