Census Blend Harvest Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A vibrant celebration of America's culinary diversity, featuring locally sourced ingredients from common cultural backgrounds represented in census data. This american fusion-inspired salads ready in about 20 minutes pairs black beans, corn kernels, large avocado into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup black beans
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 large avocado
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 2 tbsp cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup rinsed black beans, 1 cup corn kernels, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion; toss gently to mix.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced avocado and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, then drizzle with 2 tbsp lime juice and 3 tbsp olive oil.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp cumin and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, then toss until all ingredients are evenly coated and the avocado is just barely softened.
4. Step 4: Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.