Black Bean Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing

By á-3145

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

Per serving: 360 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 52g total carbohydrate (18g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 16g protein

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, mashed
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 T lime juice
• 2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or thawed if frozen
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together avocado, cilantro and lime juice until blended. Add beans, lettuce, tomatoes, corn, pepper, pumpkin seeds and toss until evenly coated.