Cashew Free Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and bright cilantro come together in a salad that feels both refreshing and genuinely satisfying. The dressing is a zippy lime vinaigrette built from olive oil, fresh lime juice, zest, garlic, and a touch of cumin ā no blender required, just a quick whisk and it's ready to go. Optional black beans add a hearty, protein-packed element that turns this into a full meal rather than just a side. Because every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's zero concern about hidden tree nuts sneaking in through a store-bought sauce or pre-made dressing. The key technique is folding gently so the avocado stays in beautiful, chunky pieces rather than turning into guacamole. Serve it immediately after dressing for the best texture and the most vibrant color on the plate.
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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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