This vibrant salad is everything you want on a warm day — creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a punchy cilantro lime dressing that ties it all together. The dressing is made by whisking together extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and cumin, so there are zero emulsifiers, stabilizers, or additive-laden shortcuts involved. That matters more than it sounds, because so many bottled dressings rely on emulsifying agents to hold them together — here, a quick whisk does the job naturally. The result is a bright, clean-tasting coating that clings to every chunk of avocado without any of the ingredient-label anxiety. Optional black beans add a hearty, satisfying element that makes this feel like a full meal rather than just a side. Everything comes together in one bowl with a gentle fold, keeping the avocado luscious and intact rather than turning into guacamole. Serve it right away and let those fresh, whole ingredients speak for themselves.
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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.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the avocado chunks, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and black beans, if using.
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