Black Bean Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing

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

INGRIDIENT

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

Step: 1

Beat avocado, cilantro, and lime juice together in a large bowl until smooth.

Step: 2

Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Toast pumpkin seeds in skillet until lightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Step: 3

Stir pumpkin seeds, romaine lettuce, black beans, grape tomatoes, corn kernels, and red bell pepper into the dressing to coat.

Per Serving: 398 calories; protein 19.3g; carbohydrates 50g; fat 16.1g; sodium 47.7mg.

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