Cinnamon Free Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Cinnamon 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 fresh and satisfying. The dressing is where the magic happens — a quick whisk of olive oil, fresh lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and cumin creates something tangy and aromatic without relying on any warm spices that can sneak into store-bought versions. For anyone navigating a cinnamon sensitivity, that last point matters more than it might seem, since many pre-made dressings and spice blends hide it in unexpected places. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can toss this together with total confidence. Optional black beans add a hearty, protein-rich element that makes it work just as well as a light main as it does a side. The key to keeping those avocado chunks intact is a gentle fold rather than a stir — you want luscious pieces, not guacamole. Serve it right away for the best texture and color, and don't skip the final squeeze of lime to taste.

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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)

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
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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