Mediterranean Avocado and Black Bean Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and nutrient-packed ingredients, this Mediterranean Avocado and Black Bean Salad is a refreshing, wholesome dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring creamy avocados, protein-rich black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad is a delicious fusion of Mediterranean and Mexican-inspired flavors. Feta cheese adds a tangy richness, while fresh parsley and a zesty lemon-garlic vinaigrette tie everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal prep, this no-cook recipe is ideal for quick lunches, picnics, or as a colorful side dish. Whether served fresh or chilled to let the flavors meld, this salad is a crowd-pleasing, healthy addition to your recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Avocado
- 400 grams (1 can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 75 grams Kalamata olives
- 75 grams Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and dice the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly, then add them to the bowl with the avocados.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Add both to the bowl.
Finely chop half of a medium red onion and add it to the bowl.
Slice the Kalamata olives in half and crumble the feta cheese, then add them to the mixture.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
145382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1445.7 g | 1853% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.7 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 526118 mg | 22875% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24915.5 g | 9060% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9217.7 g | 32920% | |
| Total Sugars | 1323.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9164.3 g | 18329% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 78802 mg | 6062% | |
| Iron | 2348.7 mg | 13048% | |
| Potassium | 3091 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
