Southwestern Avocado Salad

This Southwestern Avocado Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, bursting with flavors from fresh ingredients and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect as a light meal or a side, it brings together the best of plant-based goodness in every bite.

Ingredients

• Ripe avocado - 1 medium
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Cucumber - 1/2 medium, diced
• Black beans - 1/2 cup, drained and rinsed
• Corn kernels - 1/2 cup, fresh or canned
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and dice the cucumber.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, diced cucumber, black beans, corn kernels, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into the salad bowl.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.
• High in fiber, aiding digestion and promoting a feeling of fullness.

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