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No-Cook Black Bean Salad

Juicy grape tomatoes and sweet corn tumble with creamy avocado, black beans, and crisp greens, all brightened by a lively lime-cilantro dressing that coats every bite.

No-Cook Black Bean Salad
Total
30 min
Prep
30 min
Serves
8

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
322
Protein
11g
Carbs
41g
Fat
16g
Fiber
13g
Sugar
11g
Sodium
407mg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, pitted and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 cup mixed salad greens
  • 2 medium ears corn, kernels removed, or 2 cups frozen corn, thawed and patted dry
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed

Instructions

  1. Place onion in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside. Combine avocado, cilantro, lime juice, oil, garlic and salt in a mini food processor. Process, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth and creamy.
  2. Just before serving, combine salad greens, corn, tomatoes and beans in a large bowl. Drain the onions and add to the bowl, along with the avocado dressing. Toss to coat.