Season 07 - Lunch / S07L03
Cuban Black Bean and Avocado Salad
Story
On hot afternoons, Don Luis would skip the stove and pull out a bowl, a can of black beans, and a perfectly ripe avocado. *“Comida fresca con sazón,”* he’d say, chopping up veggies with rhythm and ease. The black beans soaked in a limey mojo dressing, while the avocado brought that silky, buttery vibe to every bite. He’d chill it just long enough for the flavors to mingle, then serve it with crackers or a warm tostone. “This is a salad for thinkers,” he’d joke, sitting on the porch, *“light on effort, heavy on flavor.”*
Ingredients
- For the Salad
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 🫘
- 1 ripe avocado, diced 🥑
- 0.25 red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
- For the Mojo Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- Juice of 2 limes 🍋
- 1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
- 0.5 tsp oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Make the Mojo Dressing:
- 2Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 3Assemble the Salad:
- 4In a large bowl, combine black beans, avocado, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, and cilantro.
- 5Pour the mojo dressing over the top and gently toss until combined.
- 6Let sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors come together.
- 7Serve It Up:
- 8Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Great with tostones, crackers, or over a bed of greens.
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