Ginger Free Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Ginger Free Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Creamy avocado, 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 built on fresh lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and a touch of cumin, delivering bold, layered flavor without a single drop of ginger anywhere in the mix. That matters more than it sounds — plenty of "zesty" or "fresh" dressings sneak ginger in, so having a recipe where every ingredient is clearly listed and naturally free of it is a real relief. Optional black beans add a hearty, protein-rich element that turns this from a light side into something you could easily call a full meal. Folding rather than tossing keeps those avocado chunks intact, so every bite has that lush, buttery texture instead of a green mush. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, making it an effortless choice for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or meal prep. Serve it right away for peak freshness, or prep the dressing ahead and toss just before eating.

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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)
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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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