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Black Bean Salad

A touch of lime and fresh cilantro makes this vibrant black bean, avocado, cucumber, and tomato salad a perfect companion for grilled chicken, steak, or simply as a refreshing side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 seedless cucumber peeled and diced
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes diced
  • 2 Hass avocados diced
  • 15.5 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp red onion minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro minced
  • 2 limes juice of
  • salt to taste
  • fresh black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, avocados, rinsed and drained black beans, minced red onion, and minced fresh cilantro.
  2. Add the juice of two limes to the salad. Gently toss all the ingredients together.
  3. Season with salt and fresh black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as desired.
  4. For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy chilled.

Notes

This refreshing salad is incredibly versatile. It's fantastic as a light lunch, a vibrant side dish for any meal, or even as a dip with tortilla chips. Feel free to add a pinch of cumin or a diced jalapeño for an extra kick!