Creamy avocado chunks, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a zippy cilantro lime dressing ā this salad is the kind of thing you want to eat straight out of the bowl. The dressing comes together in minutes with olive oil, fresh lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and a touch of cumin, giving every bite a bright, slightly smoky kick. Folding rather than tossing keeps those avocado pieces intact, so you get gorgeous, buttery chunks instead of guacamole. Optional black beans add a hearty, protein-packed element that makes this feel like a full meal rather than just a side. Everything here is whole, plant-based, and naturally free of meat or animal by-products, so there's zero guesswork about whether it fits your table. It's best served right away while the avocado is fresh and the dressing is vibrant, though a quick squeeze of extra lime before serving never hurts.
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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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