High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and bright cilantro come together in a bowl that feels both fresh and satisfying. The dressing is the real star here ā a quick whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and cumin creates something zippy and bold without a single processed ingredient in sight. That matters more than you might think, because bottled dressings and store-bought salads are some of the sneakiest places sweeteners hide, often buried deep in the ingredient list. Every component in this recipe is whole and recognizable, so you know exactly what you're eating. The optional black beans add a hearty, protein-rich element that makes this work as a light lunch rather than just a side dish. A gentle fold keeps the avocado in satisfying chunks rather than a mash, so every bite has that rich, buttery texture. Serve it right away and let the lime do its thing ā it's simple, clean, and genuinely delicious.
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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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