High-Protein 5-Ingredient Avocado & Black Bean Salad is a colorful dish. This salad is enriched with protein and fiber, so it is good for keeping us full. It contains black beans, tomatoes, olive oil, black pepper, pickled red onions, salt, avocados, and lime juice. These are simple components and don’t contain dairy items, so this salad is perfectly safe for a dairy-free diet. This salad doesn’t require cooking, and it bakes in just 15 minutes, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. High-Protein 5-Ingredient Avocado & Black Bean Salad stores perfectly in the fridge, but don’t freeze it. Serve this dish with grilled salmon, brown rice, or garlic toast. This salad has 11g protein and 12g fiber in one portion.
STATS:
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Preparation Duration: Fifteen minutes
- Cooking Duration: Nil
- Overall Duration: Fifteen minutes
- Serving Size: 1 & ¼ cups
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Course: Salad
- Diet: High-Protein
- Servings: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Knife
- Colander
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 tbsp. lime juice
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 2 cans black beans
- 3 cups grape tomatoes
- ¼ cup pickled red onions
- 2 big avocados
INGREDIENT NOTES:
LIME JUICE:
- Lime juice will provide the citrus taste and also helps to keep the avocados from getting brown. Fresh lime juice is preferred to provide good taste, though you can utilize the bottled juice if required.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil will provide healthy fats and a rich taste in the salad and also coat the salad equally. It is best to utilize the good quality oil for the best taste.
SALT & BLACK PEPPER:
- They will provide a light spice and enrich the taste of the salad. You can alter the flavor as you like.
BLACK BEANS:
- Black beans offer the basic protein in the salad. They will add iron, fiber, and vegan nutrients to the salad. Properly wash them to eliminate the additional sodium.
GRAPE TOMATOES:
- Grape tomatoes will offer a juicy and sweet taste to provide color and fresh taste. They will also offer antioxidants in the salad. Use the cherry tomatoes instead if required.
PICKLED RED ONIONS:
- These pickled onions offer a lightly sweet and tangy taste which will balance the creaminess of avocados.
AVOCADOS:
- Add the ripe avocados to offer a creamy salad and also provide a satisfying texture. It adds fiber, potassium, and fat content.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the black pepper, lime juice, olive oil, & salt to the vessel and whisk them.
- Now rinse the beans and add them to the vessel along with grape tomatoes and pickled onions.
- Then add the dressing and toss them gently to coat all the items and avoid mashing avocados.
- Taste the salad and add the extra spices if required.
- Put salad in fridge for ten to fifteen minutes, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MAIN DISHES:
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Grilled Salmon
- Turkey Burgers
- Baked Cod
- Grilled Shrimp
SIDE DISHES:
- Brown Rice
- Quinoa
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Corn on the Cob
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
BREAD:
- Whole Wheat Pita
- Tortilla Chips
- Corn Tortillas
- Garlic Toast
- Multigrain Bread
TOPPINGS:
- Fresh Cilantro
- Crumbled Feta
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Jalapeño Slices
- Sliced Radishes
DRINKS:
- Sparkling Water with Lime
- Iced Green Tea
- Lemon Water
- Cucumber Mint Water
- Fresh Orange Juice
TIPS:
- We have to utilize the ripe & firm avocados so their shape will be maintained.
- It is best to serve the chilled salad to offer the refreshing taste.
- Include diced cucumber to offer a nice texture and crunchiness in the salad.
- We have to mix them gently to provide an additional fresh taste.
- Sprinkle the cilantro to provide a fresh taste.
- It is good to consume the salad fresh to have the fresh texture.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
Put the salad in the vessel.
FRIDGE:
- Store it for 2 days. Add the avocados fresh so they don’t get brown.
FREEZER:
- Don’t freeze the salad because of the avocados.
FAQs:
Will I prepare the salad before the requirement?
- Yes, we can prepare the salad before the requirement, though add the avocados fresh so they don’t get brown.
Could I utilize dried black beans?
- Yes, use the dried black beans, but cook them till soft, then add them to the salad.
Is this salad perfect for a vegan diet?
- Yes, all of the items are vegan, so we can easily have this salad in a vegan diet.
How to prevent the avocados from getting brown?
- Use lime juice to prevent the avocados from getting brown & put the salad in a covered bowl for this purpose.
Will I include the additional vegetables in the salad?
- Yes, add the corn, bell pepper, cilantro, and cucumbers to the salad.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 330 kcal
Protein: 11 g
Total Carbs: 31 g
Net Carbs: 19 g
Fiber: 12 g
Total Fat: 19 g
Sodium: 250 mg
Potassium: 840 mg
Calcium: 0.08 g
Iron: 0.003 g
Vitamin A: 0.00004 g
