Low Sugar Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and bright cilantro come together in a bowl that feels both fresh and deeply satisfying. The dressing is where the magic happens ā a quick whisk of olive oil, fresh lime juice, zest, garlic, and cumin creates something tangy and aromatic without a single drop of added sweetener. That matters more than you might think, because plenty of bottled dressings sneak in cane sugar or honey even when the flavor doesn't call for it. Here, the natural acidity of the lime and the richness of ripe avocado do all the heavy lifting. Optional black beans add a hearty, protein-packed element that turns this into a genuinely filling meal rather than just a side. Everything comes together in one bowl with minimal prep, and the gentle folding technique keeps those avocado chunks intact and luscious. Serve it immediately and let the ingredients speak for themselves ā no sweetener required.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 3 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and cut into Ā¾-inch chunks
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 english cucumber, cut into Ā½-inch half-moons
- Ā¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- Ā¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
- Ā½ tsp ground cumin
- Ā¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- Ā¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using, until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the avocado chunks, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and black beans, if using.
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