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Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette

This Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad is tossed with a tangy cumin lime vinaigrette. It's incredibly filling thanks to the beans and avocado, and can easily be packed for lunch. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 to 4 servings
Calories: 394 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Salad
  • one 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium ripe tomato diced (Roma or vine-ripened)
  • 1 medium ripe avocado peeled and diced for garnishing
  • ¾ cup frozen corn I rinse it straight from the freezer and add it; I don’t cook it
Cumin Lime Vinaigrette
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons honey agave or maple syrup may be substituted and should to keep salad vegan
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Instructions

Make the salad
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  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; set aside while you make the vinaigrette
Make the Vinaigrette
  1. Combine all ingredients in a small jar with a lid and shake vigorously (or in a small bowl and whisk together). Taste dressing and make tweaks as necessary according to taste preferences.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Slowly drizzle about half of the vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to combine. You may not use all the vinaigrette depending on preference; extra vinaigrette will keep airtight for many days in the fridge.

Notes

  • Salad may be served immediately or up to 1 to 2 days later, noting that avocado will likely oxidize as time passes, even if salad is kept covered and airtight in the fridge so it may not be as visually appealing. However, I find the flavors marry beautifully after about 4 to 8 hours covered in the fridge, and am willing to compromise the slight color change of the avocado for the enhanced flavor

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 394kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Sodium 638mg (27%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2to 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 394kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Sodium 638mg 27%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 19g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.