Citrus-Cilantro Black Bean Salad with Avocado

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

A refreshing salad combining black beans, creamy avocado, and zesty citrus dressing with fresh cilantro for a bright, healthy side or light meal. This Latin American-inspired salad recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned black beans, ripe avocado, cherry tomatoes 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 220 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

• 15 oz, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 large, diced ripe avocado
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 15 oz canned black beans (drained and rinsed), 1 large diced ripe avocado, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour the citrus dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until the avocado is coated and the salad is evenly dressed.
4. Step 4: Let the salad rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled or at room temperature.