Creamy avocado chunks, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a bright cilantro lime dressing — this salad is the kind of thing you want to eat straight out of the bowl. Every ingredient is whole and clean, which is exactly what makes it such a natural fit for anyone eating closer to the earth and avoiding processed foods. The dressing comes together with a quick whisk of olive oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, and cumin, delivering bold, zesty flavor without a single grain or refined ingredient in sight. Folding everything together gently keeps those avocado pieces intact, so each bite has that lush, buttery texture rather than turning into guacamole. The optional black beans add heartiness if you want them, but the salad stands beautifully on its own as a lighter, produce-forward plate. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive but asks almost nothing of you — just a knife, a bowl, and good ripe avocados.
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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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