PCOS Friendly Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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PCOS Friendly Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a bright cilantro lime dressing — this salad is the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together in minutes. Every ingredient here earns its place from a hormonal health standpoint: avocado brings heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that support stable blood sugar, olive oil adds anti-inflammatory depth, and the optional black beans offer plant-based protein and fiber to help keep insulin spikes in check. Managing PCOS often means being thoughtful about the balance of fats, fiber, and carbohydrates in a meal, and this recipe naturally checks all three boxes without requiring any substitutions or specialty products. The dressing is a simple whisk of fresh lime juice, zest, garlic, and cumin — no hidden sugars or processed ingredients to worry about. A pinch of red pepper flakes gives it a gentle kick if you're into that. Fold everything together carefully so the avocado stays chunky and luxurious rather than turning into guacamole, and serve it right away while the colors are still vivid and the textures are at their best.

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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)

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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