Description
Avocado and Black Bean Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that bursts with flavor and color. Perfect for summer picnics or a quick lunch, this salad features creamy avocados, protein-packed black beans, and crunchy vegetables, all tossed in zesty lime juice. Not just a meal, it’s a celebration of fresh ingredients that will leave your taste buds dancing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad can be served as a side or main dish and is sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by chopping the avocados, tomatoes, red onion, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, avocados, tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion. Toss gently to avoid mashing the avocados.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top and gently toss to distribute evenly.
- For optimal flavor melding, cover and chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg