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.

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and dice the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly, then add them to the bowl with the avocados.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Add both to the bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop half of a medium red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Slice the Kalamata olives in half and crumble the feta cheese, then add them to the mixture.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad ingredients.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(171151.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	145381.7

Total Fat 1445.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 526118.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 24915.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9217.7g	0%
Total Sugars 1323.8g
Protein 9164.3g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 78802.0mg	0%
Iron 2348.7mg	0%
Potassium 3090.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.7%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 66.7%