Dairy Free Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and bright cilantro come together in a bowl that looks as good as it tastes. The real star is the zesty lime dressing ā a quick whisk of olive oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, and cumin that ties every ingredient together with bold, citrusy flavor. Everything in this recipe is naturally free of dairy, so there's no need to swap a single ingredient or second-guess a label. Optional black beans add a hearty, protein-packed element that makes this work as a light lunch or a satisfying side at dinner. The key to keeping those avocado chunks intact is a gentle fold rather than a stir ā you want lush, buttery pieces in every bite, not guacamole. Serve it right away while the colors are vivid and the dressing is fresh, and don't be shy about an extra squeeze of lime at the end.
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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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