Citrus-Infused Black Bean and Avocado Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A refreshing salad featuring black beans, ripe avocado, and a zesty orange-lime dressing, perfect as a light meal or side dish. This Latin American-inspired salad recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned black beans, drained and rinsed, ripe avocado, diced, red bell pepper, diced 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 280 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

• 2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 large ripe avocado, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 small (optional) jalapeño, seeded and minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups drained and rinsed canned black beans, 1 large diced ripe avocado, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the citrus dressing over the black bean mixture and gently toss to coat, being careful not to mash the avocado.
4. Step 4: If desired, add 1 small seeded and minced jalapeño for a mild heat kick and mix gently.
5. Step 5: Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.