Ingredients
– 2 ripe avocados, diced
– 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
– 1 red bell pepper, chopped
– 1 small red onion, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1 lime, juiced
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon cumin powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– Optional: 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced for added heat
Instructions
Creating the Avocado and Black Bean Chopped Salad is straightforward. Follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare the Vegetables: Start by washing and chopping all your vegetables. Dice the avocados, halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the red bell pepper, finely chop the red onion, and chop the cilantro.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced avocados, black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are well coated.
5. Chill (Optional): If time allows, cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes. This helps the flavors meld together.
6. Serve: After chilling, give the salad a gentle toss and serve immediately.
By following these simple steps, you’ll have a refreshing Avocado and Black Bean Chopped Salad ready to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 10g