Guacamole Black Bean Salad

This Guacamole Black Bean Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish combining creamy avocado with hearty black beans. Enhanced by cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, it’s seasoned with lime juice, cumin, and smoked paprika for a zesty, flavorful experience. Perfect as a light meal or a dip!

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 60 grams black beans (cooked and drained)
• 1 ripe avocado (approximately 150 grams)
• 50 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
• 50 grams diced cucumber
• 30 grams finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
• 1 small lime, juiced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure: 

• Ensure the black beans are cooked, drained, and cooled.
• Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
• Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
• Mix in lime juice, minced garlic, cumin powder, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro.
• Gently fold the guacamole into the black bean mixture, combining until evenly distributed.
• Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
• Serve immediately or chill for a short while to let the flavours meld.

Nutritional Benefits:

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 485 kcal
• Protein: 17.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 59.6 g
• Fat: 23.3 g