Candida Diet Friendly Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Candida Diet Friendly Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Bright, creamy, and loaded with fresh vegetables, this salad is the kind of bowl that feels indulgent while actually doing your body a favor. Ripe avocado brings richness and healthy fats, while crisp cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion add color and crunch in every bite. The dressing is where things really sing — a zesty emulsion of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and cumin that ties everything together without a drop of sugar or vinegar, both of which can be tricky on a candida-conscious eating plan. Cilantro adds a herby lift that makes the whole dish taste vibrant and restaurant-worthy. Because every ingredient here is whole, unprocessed, and free from the sweeteners and refined elements that tend to feed unwanted yeast overgrowth, this is a genuinely satisfying option that doesn't require any substitutions or workarounds. The optional black beans make it more filling if you need a heartier meal, and the whole thing comes together in one bowl with minimal cleanup. Serve it immediately after dressing so the avocado stays perfectly tender and the flavors are at their peak.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salad

3 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and cut into ¾-inch chunks
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 english cucumber, cut into ½-inch half-moons
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
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For the dressing

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 tsp lime zest
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
¼ 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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