A little lime and cilantro make this Black Bean, Avocado, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad a perfect companion for air fryer chicken breast, grilled chicken or steak. You can also serve this with chips as a dip, or serve it over grilled salmon.
Black Bean, Avocado, Cucumber Tomato Salad
My girlfriend made this refreshing black bean avocado salad years ago at a party, and we’ve made it a tradition at summer cookouts. It is the perfect side dish to take to a party in the summer or serve it with chips as a dip. I’ve also served this over grilled salmon, it’s so versatile! If you like this bean salad recipe, you may also like my Southwestern Salad made with corn, this salad with quinoa and mango, or my Fiesta Bean Salad.
I first posted this black bean salad recipe back in 2020, and recently updated the photos. This salad is always a crowd pleaser, it’s so fresh, healthy and delicious.
Black Bean Avocado Salad Ingredients
- Black Beans: Canned black beans are an affordable pantry staple that I always have on hand. They’re so easy to add to many recipes. Just open the can and rinse and drain the beans in a colander.
- Tomatoes: I used two medium tomatoes, but you could also use grape or cherry tomatoes.
- Avocado: Dice two small avocados. You can drizzle them with fresh lime juice to prevent them from browning too quickly.
- Cucumber: The cucumbers give this black bean salad a wonderful fresh summer flavor. If you don’t have a seedless English cucumber, cut out the seeds of a regular one.
- Red Onion: Sub white onion or scallions.
- Cilantro: If you’re not a cilantro fan, skip it. You could add minced garlic or jalapeño for extra flavor.
- Lime Juice: Juice two limes over the bean mixture.
- Salt and Pepper: Season to taste.
How long is black bean salad good for?
Leftovers make great, quick lunches and will hold for three days in the fridge. If you want to make this ahead, I do recommend adding the avocado right before eating it so it doesn’t turn brown and mushy.
What to Serve with Black Bean Avocado Salad
This black bean salad is an easy summer side for so many different meals:
- Serve it with a protein like garlic-lime pork, air fryer steak, or cilantro lime shrimp.
- Top chicken or fish tacos with the salad.
- Eat it as a main for lunch.
- Serve it as a dip with tortilla chips as a party appetizer.
More Black Bean Recipes You’ll Love:
- Spice-Rubbed Grilled Salmon with Black Beans and Corn
- Vegetarian Enchiladas with Butternut Squash and Black Beans
- Ground Turkey Skillet with Zucchini, Corn, Black Beans, and Tomato
- Arroz Congri (Cuban Rice and Black Beans)
- Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos
Black Bean, Avocado, Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 1 seedless cucumber, peeled and diced
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 hass avocados, diced
- 15.5 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp red onion, minced
- 2 tbsp cilantro, minced
- 2 limes, juice of
- salt and fresh pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
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Made this for our dinner with our son and daughter in law tonight to go with smoked pork chops from the pellet smoker. I tasted it already and it is fabulous!
Love this recipe!
I just made this for the first time and really like the “fresh taste” it brought to my taste buds! Simply an easy dish to put together and the only thing I did was used the cilantro sparingly and added a bit of minced garlic. Yummy! Thanks for sharing.
I used parsley instead of cilantro. Also I juiced a lemon.The whole family loved it. This recipe goes in the recipe file.
I don’t like black beans but might make it with some Garbanzo’s.
I made this 3 times. First time for a family get together, next for me & husband & last night for a pot luck. It’s so good!!
Do you do a complete nutritional breakdown?
Sodium count is very important due to blood pressure and diabetes issues in my family
Hi Carole! Thanks for bringing this to my attention- nutritional info has been updated. 🙂
Thank you. I, too, have to watch my sodium intake and this really helps!
On MyFitnessPal for some reason I’m getting 64 cals
My very favorite! Now, I have so many cucumbers and tomatoes and this is perfect! If I have left overs, I make a burrito, adding lettuce and cheese. Yummy.
It’s very tasty. Great recipe.
Love the combination of fresh flavors. I didn’t have any cucumber, but the salad was still very tasty. I added 1 chopped serrano pepper for some heat and it was delicious. I’ve made one similar salad before with grilled chopped cactus instead of cucumber and black beans. I sometimes like to sprinkle a little feta cheese. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
This was so fresh and delicious for a summer side dish. Served alongside grilled cilantro-lime chicken it was so light and tasty.
Stumbled across this on google because I didn’t know what to do with these ingredients I had in my house. This is very good but I had to modify it based on what I had.
Used half an avocado
Used lemon instead of lime
I only had one small Persian cucumber
Used cherry tomatoes
Added a couple of shakes chili flakes and aji panca paste for spice
Sprinkled some cheddar cheese on top and scooped it up with brown rice tortilla wrap
YUMMMMMMM & Thanks
I love this, but I also add small chunks of watermelon, mango, peaches, or even peppers or strawberries. Can’t eat enuf of it. Oh yes and don’t forget some frozen corn, thawed and cooked a bit!! Delightful!
Yum!
Used dill instead of cilantro – so good and refreshing!
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Did you use an old english cucumber?
Was wondering how long does it stay in the fridge? I would be the only one eating it.
I am making this tonight for a side with the Cubano Style stuffed pork tenderloin from your Skinny Taste Cookbook! I Love it!! Do you think I can stuff the tenderloin ahead and roast it in a few hours?
All your recipes are wonderful. Gina
I am adding grilled corn with shaved parmesan and Newman's Own balsamic vinaigrette lightly drizzled over the top.
I did not have enough of corn from the cob, so i added sweet peppers, and baked a potato, added garlic salt very good!!!
My husband and I LOVED this dish!! Such simple and wholesome ingredients (and easy to make) made a wonderful side dish. I almost ate the whole thing myself. I love your recipes!! You are a huge help to this WW girl. Thanks Gina!! 🙂
I don't like cucumber…): is there a substitute??
ARE YOU SERIOUS? Then it would be a totally different recipe.
You might try jicama — it has a fairly neutral flavor and nice crunch. I added that, with more lime juice and a little grapeseed oil and served it over Seeds of Change brown rice & quinoa for a more complete meal. Delicious!
This was delicious when I first made it. I've just started using avocados, and I'm wondering- do recipes with avocados need to be eaten immediately? It seems the avacado in my foods turns funny and mushy by the next day. Is this inevitable or is there a way to help this, like lemon juice with apples? I cut this recipe in half, but even five servings for one person is three days worth! Thanks!
anytime you've cut up avocado, it's a good idea to leave the seed in it — helps it stay fresh for longer.
this was another hit!
I love all the flavours of this salad. Thanks for joining our blog hop today!
So yummy!!! Thank you so so much for being a part of our blog hop today!!
Looks Yummy! Now following your blog via Blog Hop!
This came out so great! Even my picky boyfriend ate it on his pork! Thanks for this one yummm
This is so refreshing! Great for the summer. I brought it to a fourth of July party and everbody loved it!!
I make this but I add a seeded chopped jalapeno. I'm making it today to add to taco salad. It's so good!!!!
Im trying this today for my fourth of July picnic… Can't wait!!
Katie
Just made this for a bbbq tomorrow! Delish!! So light and refreshing!
I made this for dinner tonight, or at least a version of this. I only used tomatoes, cucumber and black beans, a pinch of salt, some crushed garlic and balsamic vinegar. So glad to find a new way to use balsamic as I love the taste of it. I would never have thought to use black beans in a cold salad, I only ever use them in taco soup. I am SO happy to have found your blog. I just joined WW a few days ago and am loving looking through the recipes and no I will be making MANY MORE of them in the near future.
I made this yesterday, I agree! It was easy and very tasty. Then only problem I had and well to be quite honest, is I had a ton gas all day into the night.. That's the only part I didn't like about having ate it 🙁 Other than that. It was a good lunch.
This was easy and very good tasting. It was a hit at my birthday party.
I made this tonight and only used one avocado to keep the points lower as a side dish. It was outrageous! The flavor is so amazing in this dish. I will be making it again!
How long does this stay in the refrigerator? How long before serving it should you make it or can you make it?
Just made this- AMAZING!
I used everything except 1 less avacado, 1 less tomato, and I added a fuji apple…I also used a tbsp of lime juice that was bottled…anyway adding the apple was just for fun and actually worked great by giving a bit of tangy then sweetness! 🙂 LOVE your blog… :)))))) My servings were 1 cup, serving 6 and 114 calories :)))
This was excellent. We used it to top our turkey tacos.
Thank you for sharing your tasty, healthy recipes that I can feed my family.
this was a wonderful lunch, will this save for next day lunch?
I made this today, it was wonderful, ty Gina
We added a little balsamic vinegar. Delicious!!!!
Ooooooooooo heavens! Yum!
AMAZING!!!
Hi Gina, I was wondering what the nutrition amounts would be for this salad without the beans? We made your cuban style black beans with this salad (minus the beans) on the side. By the way, I have loved every recipe of yours I have tried, which is alot! I have lost 12 lbs in 2 months eating your delicious recipes! Thank you so much!
there is nothing better than this! made it over 10x this summer! everyone wants the recipe! try it with mango! yum!
What would a serving size be, 1 cup, half a cup?
I always have a problem deciding what a serving size is with salad recipes or soup recipes if it isnt' stated. If it is stated and I missed it, sorry…
This was SO GOOD! I added 1 clove pressed garlic and 1/2 tsp cumin, mostly to make up for not putting cilantro in. I'm one of those people who thinks cilantro tastes like soap. I served it alongside your garlic and lime marinated pock chops, and it was a hit with the whole family! This is going to my next BBQ! My hint: prep everything but lime and avocado first, and chill. Just before serving, toss the avocado pieces in your lime juice before adding both to the salad. This helps the avocado stay green longer.
I just had it with left over lime and garalic pork chopes…very tasty…One thing, next time, I'll seed the tomatoes. This site is amazing. I also love the shrimp & avocado salad.
I made this salad last night and had some of the leftover for lunch today. It actually tasted much better after sitting in the fridge over night! I also substituted parsley for cilantro because I am not a big fan of cilantro and it was still really good!
This goes very quickly at parties! I serve it with blue tortilla chips.
I love this recipe! Super quick and great for two nights worth of a veggie dish (at least for two people)! I love the coolness of the avocado and cucumber together 🙂
So tasty! I made this for lunch yesterday, mixed in a little bit of italian dressing and put it in a pita.
Ooh, can't wait to try that!!
I turned my Mom's Club on to your site and one of them made this for our Mom's Nite Out last night. She added corn. It was so good. I thought it actually had a dressing and was surprised to find out it was just the lime and cilantro.
I make a similar summer salad with shrimp and think I will throw some in when I make this so it will be a complete meal.
Made this for lunch….Yummmmmm!!!! I will definitely be making this many many many more times. ~Christina~
You're welcome Kristy, I love this!!
Absolutely wonderful! I have made several of your recipes they have all been GREAT! Thank you so much for posting them, it makes doing weight watchers easier.
I wouldn't leave it longer than a few hours.
How long before the avocado turns black?
anytime you've cut up avocado, it's a good idea to leave the seed in it — helps it stay fresh for longer.
Made this tonight with steak. It was a perfect side dish.
Done, and thanks!! Enjoy!
Gina ~ Do you mind converting this fabulous looking salad? Thank you..your site is AMAZING!
Fantastic! I'm new to your site and am trying three recipes tonight. So excited!
I love this too! Cool and refreshing is a perfect description!
Loved it!! I served this along with your Chicken Enchiladas recipe and it was a fabulous (and VERY filling!) meal. It was a perfect complement to the spicy enchiladas; cool and refreshing.
My husband requested pork chops tonight for dinner. Was looking for something special to serve with them and I think this is it! I can't wait to try it. It looks so amazing. Thanks so much for a great recipe!
I am about to go make this RIGHT NOW. Having it as a side with baked chicken. Cannot wait to try it!
Haas avocados are a smaller variety sold in supermarkets year round, with a creamy texture and great taste. They also have a distinctive skin that turns from green to purplish-black when ripe.
Gina–What does 2 "hass" avacados mean? I would love to make this recipe. It sounds delicious.
Linda
This looks sooooo good!
Thank you, this is wonderful! Shared it with friends at a girls night in and they loved it.
Just made this and posted on my blog!! LOVED IT!
Thanks!
This is AWESOME!!!! I made a BBQ chicken pizza and topped it with this salad and it was AMAZING. And i also topped it to the ground turkey and black bean enchilladas! WONDERFUL!!!
This is so right.
The ingredients are perfect for a refreshing sald. So delicious looking.
simple, healthy, lovely, love it! beautiful photos! I hope you will submit this to http://www.findingvegan.com! ~Kathy
Loved your post Suzi! You are a funny gal!
AMAZING!!
Hi Gina!! I blogged about this recipe today and did what I called a "remix recipe". I turned this delightful salad into a wonderful addition to my grilled chicken over greens but I tweaked a few things. Its here if you are interested in checking it out….http://bit.ly/951gOa
As always, thank you for being an inspiration to make delicious, healthy and amazing WW friendly meals. 🙂 xoxo-Suzi
@sherrie yes, cut the avocado with a knife criss cross, then use a spoon to scoop it out and you have diced avocado!
@j- I'm sure this was great with turkey tacos, probably great over fish tacos too.
@cari- I'll have to follow her! Let me know how you like everything!
This was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!! Even my husband loved it!!!
Just found your site thanks to @Peppermint2Go on twitter…. everything looks SO delicious, & my hubby says to tell you he can't wait to start trying some of the dishes! 🙂
I made tacos tonight using ground turkey cooked with taco seasoning and topped it with this salad. Needless to say it was excellent!
I made this tonight and it is delicious!!! I added a can of diced green chiles for a little kick! Very good just by the spoonful. Definately a keeper!
I am so glad you posted the pic of the avocado cut up before scooping from the shell. I never thought of doing it that way! I learn so much from this site. Thank you and keep up the good work!!
This is delish! I added 1 garlic clove and 1 jalapeno pepper and left out the cilantro. We are going to eat it as a dip right now but I think it would also be good served over grilled chicken breast.
It not only looks lovely, I'm sure it will taste great, am going to go make it now. I have a huge oversized avocado with smooth skin.
This is such a fantastic recipe! Can't wait to try it!
What a delicious and refreshing summer salad!
That seriously looks so good!
Sounds great. I love a little cumin with my avocado, so I may try that as well.
Had this with dinner-It was really good! 😉 Thanks Gina
thats cool n easy will give it try thanks
Oh yum, have to remeber to add black beans – yummy
I am SO making this tonight!!
That looks delicious!!!
I have some cooked chicken that I will add to this recipe and serve it for our dinner today. Too hot to cook here in the heartland!
You can leave it out. It still tastes great without it.
I have a question…I am not a fan of cilantro. Would you recommend another spice in replacement?
Fresh parsley is my replacement when anything calls for cilantro. It lets still have that bright fresh taste but not overwhelming like cilantro.
That looks amazing!