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Black Bean Salad with Avocado Recipe

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  • Author: Rachel
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and vibrant Black Bean Salad with Avocado that's perfect as a healthy snack or side dish. Packed with protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, fresh cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty lime and olive oil dressing with a hint of cayenne for a subtle kick. This easy no-cook salad can be chilled ahead, making it ideal for gatherings or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, minced
  • 2 large avocados, chopped

Dressing

  • 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons agave
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, agave, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  2. Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. Add Avocados Before Serving: Just before serving, gently fold in the chopped avocados to prevent browning. Stir carefully to combine without mashing the avocado.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the salad in bowls, as a filling for lettuce leaves, or alongside tortilla chips for a delicious snack or side dish.

Notes

  • Fresh shucked corn is preferred, but frozen (thawed) or canned (drained) corn works well too. No need to cook the corn first.
  • You can substitute the cherry tomatoes with other diced tomatoes or omit them if desired.
  • To make the salad oil-free, simply omit the olive oil from the dressing.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://noodlehearth.com/black-bean-salad-with-avocado-recipe/