BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH AVOCADO-LIME DRESSING

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This colorful salad features a quick dressing made from creamy avocado, tangy lime juice, and zesty cilantro.

Provided by AR Cook

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 avocado, mashed
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ cup pumpkin seeds
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup corn kernels
1 small red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Beat avocado, cilantro, and lime juice together in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Toast pumpkin seeds in skillet until lightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir pumpkin seeds, romaine lettuce, black beans, grape tomatoes, corn kernels, and red bell pepper into the dressing to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 17.1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 47.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

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