Gut Friendly Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy avocado chunks, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a bright cilantro lime dressing ā this salad is the kind of bowl that looks impressive but comes together in minutes. Every ingredient here earns its place from a gut-health perspective: avocados bring healthy fats and fiber, black beans add a plant-based protein and prebiotic boost, and the fresh garlic in the dressing supports a thriving microbiome. The olive oil and lime juice dressing is whisked together from scratch, so there are no hidden additives or emulsifiers that can sneak into store-bought alternatives. Cumin adds a warm, earthy depth that ties everything together without overwhelming the fresh flavors. Folding gently rather than tossing keeps those avocado pieces intact, so every bite has that satisfying, buttery texture. Serve it immediately for peak freshness, or prep the dressing ahead and combine just before eating.
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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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