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    Avocado Black Bean Salad

    Published: Dec 21, 2020 · Modified: Aug 29, 2022 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Avocado Black Bean Salad Recipe #vegetarian #vegan #salad #healthy

    This Avocado Black Bean Salad is as nutritious as it is flavorful! Featuring a rainbow of fresh produce, this salad is an excellent side dish or a hearty and healthy meal!

    This salad is quick to prepare and can be enjoyed in 10 minutes or less. There is no cooking involved, so you can serve it as quickly as you can chop the vegetables.

    Avocado Black Bean Salad

    Is Avocado Black Bean Salad Healthy?

    Avocado black bean salad is one of my favorite go-to recipes when I am looking to whip up a big batch of healthy. The salad is comprised entirely of fresh produce, without being drenched in any fatty dressings. The dressing consists simply of lime juice, salt, and pepper. Simple, but yet incredibly flavorful. 

    If you like this fresh recipe, you will also want to try my black rice salad!

    Ingredients you will need

    • Canned Black Beans - You could use dried beans instead, but they would need to be soaked and cooked.
    • Sweet Corn - Canned, fresh, or frozen all would work well.
    • Cherry Tomatoes - Grape tomatoes are a good substitute.
    • Avocados 
    • Cucumber 
    • Red Pepper - Or use any other sweet pepper.
    • Fresh Cilantro - You don't want dried cilantro, it makes a big difference.
    • Limes - Bottled lime juice works as a substitute.
    How to Make Avocado Black Bean Salad

    How to Make it

    Every kitchen has mixing bowls, but one of my favorite kitchen items is my extra large mixing bowl. Using a 5 quart, or larger bowl is great when you are tossing together large salads because they not only can hold the extra volume but also contain a deep enough well to prevent the food or liquid from escaping during a vigorous tossing and mixing.

    There is no cooking involved to create this black bean salad. Simply cut up the ingredients, toss them in the bowl, and serve! Feel free to customize it by adding more or less of your favorite ingredients. 

    Does this need a dressing?

    The lively splash of fresh lime is all that is needed for a dressing. However, if you would enjoy a vinaigrette-style dressing, add extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, and plenty of black pepper with your lime juice. It isn't needed, but it is a fun twist!

    Tips and Tricks

    • Add a few dashes of hot sauce to liven this salad up.
    • A ripe avocado should feel firm on the exterior but should have a little give when pressed.
    • You can use fresh garden tomatoes if they are in-season, however, you should chop them up and drain the juices.
    • Zest the lime for even more fresh flavor!
    Avocado Black Bean Salad Healthy

    How to store leftovers

    This salad is best enjoyed right away while it is at peak freshness, however, at times you will still have leftovers. Avocadoes will oxidize over time once they have been cut up, so it is best to remove any chunks from the salad being storing in the refrigerator.

    I recommend storing this salad in an airtight container and simply cutting up more avocado when you decide to enjoy the leftovers. Otherwise, it can also be eaten without avocado.

    FAQs

    What do you eat with black bean salad?

    This is great to eat on its own, simply with a fork. However, you can use tortilla chips and enjoy it like a fresh salsa. This also would make a flavorful taco filling.

    Do you need to cook black beans?

    Canned black beans are already cooked and able to be eaten. Dried black beans will be rock hard, and should be soaked in water and then boiled to soften.

    Do dried black beans have to be soaked overnight?

    Soaking dried beans will help soften them faster when boiling, but it is not required. You can skip the soak and simply boil them in water for a longer period of time.

    More black bean recipes

    • Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
    • Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
    • Black Bean Tacos with Chunky Guacamole
    • Vegetarian Enchiladas with Black Beans
    How to Make Avocado Black Bean Salad

    Avocado Black Bean Salad

    This Avocado Black Bean Salad is as nutritious as it is flavorful! Featuring a rainbow of fresh produce, this salad is an excellent side dish or a hearty and healthy meal!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 282kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 15 ounce can Black Beans (drained)
    • 15 ounce can Corn Kernels (drained)
    • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
    • 2 Avocados (chopped)
    • 1 Cucumber (chopped)
    • 1 Red Pepper (chopped)
    • ½ cup Cilantro (chopped)
    • Juice of 2 Limes
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a large bowl and toss together.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Avocado will begin to oxidize once cut up, so this is best not made in advance. If you have leftovers I recommend removing the avocado prior to storing.
     
    IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE check out my Healthy Chicken Taco Salad too!

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 1071mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1450IU | Vitamin C: 62.4mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3.1mg
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    This recipe was originally published on FoxValleyFoodie.com August 26, 2016.

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    1. Laura Boal

      December 26, 2020 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      Easy, healthy and scrumptious! I put the avocado in a separate bowl so you could add if wanted.
      There’s plenty for 3 but for the 4th person, there may not be any left!!

      Reply
    2. Amy

      July 24, 2018 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      This tastes so fresh and healthy!

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