Creamy Cilantro Lime Avocado Salad with Black Beans and Corn
A fresh, simple avocado salad featuring black beans, corn, and a zesty cilantro lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced avocado, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are lightly coated. Avoid over-mixing to keep the avocado chunks intact.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, mash a small portion of one avocado before mixing it into the salad.
- If you prefer a tangier dressing, add an extra splash of lime juice.
- This salad works well served over mixed greens or as a side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 11
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0
