Walnut Free Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Walnut Free Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and bright red onion come together in a salad that feels both refreshing and genuinely satisfying. The cilantro lime dressing — built from fresh lime juice, zest, garlic, and a touch of cumin — ties everything together with a zippy, slightly smoky kick that makes every bite pop. Optional black beans add a hearty, protein-rich element that can easily turn this into a light standalone meal rather than just a side dish. Tree nut allergies can make salads tricky when restaurants or packaged options sneak in candied walnuts or mixed nut toppings, but every single ingredient here is naturally free of that concern. The whole thing comes together in one large bowl with a quick whisk and a gentle fold, so there's no complicated technique standing between you and a gorgeous plate. Serve it immediately after dressing so the avocado stays vibrant and the textures stay distinct — this one is best enjoyed fresh.

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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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