Black Bean Avocado Salad Recipe
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Black Bean Avocado Salad

By: Sue Kauffman 
"'You can taste the essence of summer in this refreshing salad I serve with grilled chicken,' says Sue Kauffmann of Columbia City, Indiana"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (40)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (11 ounce) can Mexicorn, drained
  • 1 1/3 cups chopped peeled avocado
  • 1 cup chopped seeded cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • DRESSING:
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Footnotes

  • When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very tasty, colorful salad - and perfect to officially ring in the beginning of the cook-out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2009 by SAN D   view full review
This is awesome! Due to personal preference, I omitted the corn, added finely chopped red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by KymInNM   view full review
This was good--very similar to Poor Man's Caviar, also from this site. I think my boyfriend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2011 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Oh yum! This was breakfast for me and boy is it ever refreshing on a hot and humid morning! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2008 by Tim Madden   view full review
This is an excellent salad. I took a cue from some of the other reviewers and served it in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by FUFARFITA   view full review
This is a fantastic and healthy recipe. I didn't give it 5 stars only because I used it as a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2011 by scubagirl0   view full review
Mmmm this was sooo good!! I added 1 tsp minced garlic to the dressing and 1/2 tsp chili powder...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by Lutheran4life   view full review
Absolutely wonderful! Assembles in a flash, and the leftovers are even better the next day for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2012 by kmtod1   view full review
I liked this salad but thought it could use a few changes. The apple cider vinegar was a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2011 by kerryberrys   view full review
AMAZING!! We paired it with the Salsa Chicken. Excellent, healthy meal!

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