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Avocado & Black Bean Salad

A nutritious and flavorful salad packed with healthy fats, fiber, and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Zest of 1/2 a lime (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 avocados (diced)
  • 1 large tomato (diced)
  • ¾ cup sweet onion (finely diced)
  • 15-ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing: Start by grabbing a small mixing bowl. Whisk together the lime juice and zest, cumin, minced garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a larger bowl, combine the diced avocados, diced tomato, finely diced sweet onion, drained and rinsed black beans, and chopped cilantro.
  3. Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together to ensure even distribution.
  4. Serve: The salad is now ready to enjoy! You can serve it immediately or refrigerate for later.

Notes

For added freshness, serve with grilled chicken, as a filling lunch, or as a topping for tacos.

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Keywords: salad, avocado, black bean, healthy recipe, vegetarian