​No-Cook Black Bean Salad

A classic black bean salad is a must for picnics and potlucks. This vegan version gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.


Hilary Meyer​
Ingredients
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion 
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, pitted and roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves
  • ¼ cup lime juice 
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 cups 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


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 cups
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Per Serving: 322 calories; protein 10.6g; carbohydrates 40.8g; dietary fiber 12.9g; sugars 11.4g; fat 16g; saturated fat 2.4g; vitamin a iu 3893.9IU; vitamin c 44.9mg; folate 259.7mcg; calcium 112.5mg; iron 3.8mg; magnesium 78.9mg; potassium 1238mg; sodium 406.7mg; thiamin 0.4mg.

Exchanges: 2 1/2 fat, 2 starch, 1 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 lean protein​
​Directions
Step 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.

Step 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.