Tree Nut Free Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Tree Nut Free Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Creamy avocado chunks, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a bright cilantro lime dressing — this salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. The dressing comes together with a quick whisk of olive oil, fresh lime juice, zest, garlic, and cumin, delivering a punchy, citrusy flavor that ties every ingredient together beautifully. Optional black beans add a hearty, protein-packed element that makes this work just as well as a light main as it does a vibrant side. Because every component here is naturally whole and plant-based, there's zero concern about hidden tree nuts sneaking in through sauces, dressings, or packaged shortcuts — you're working with clean, straightforward ingredients from start to finish. The key move is folding the dressing in gently so those avocado pieces stay lush and intact rather than turning into guacamole. Serve it immediately after tossing for the freshest flavor and the best texture contrast between the soft avocado and the snappy cucumber.

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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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