Gelatin Free Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy avocado chunks, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a bright cilantro-lime dressing come together in a salad that feels both refreshing and genuinely satisfying. The dressing is whisked together from scratch ā olive oil, fresh lime juice, zest, garlic, and a touch of cumin ā so every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, with no hidden additives to second-guess. That matters more than people realize, since packaged dressings and store-bought salads can sneak in thickeners and stabilizers that aren't always obvious on the label. Here, everything is whole and straightforward. The optional black beans add a hearty, protein-rich element that makes this work just as well as a light main course as it does a side dish. Folding the dressing in gently keeps those avocado pieces intact, so you get lush, buttery bites rather than guacamole. Serve it right away 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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