Description

Dive into a bowl of vibrant flavors with this Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad! This refreshing and nutritious salad is perfect for a quick lunch or a colorful side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ripe avocado, diced

1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (12 oz) can corn, drained

1–2 tablespoons chopped red onion

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Salt and pepper to taste

Dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons lime juice + zest of 1 lime

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Cook the rice according to package directions. Let it cool.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, chili powder, and garlic powder for the dressing.

In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked rice, diced avocado, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine thoroughly.

Season generously with salt and pepper.

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for an hour to meld the flavors or serve immediately.