
Creamy Avocado Black Bean Salad
Hearty black beans coated in a rich cherry tomato and avocado dressing, finished with zesty jalapeno crunch.
This vibrant salad brings deep Mexican flavors to your table in just fifteen minutes. Black beans are gently warmed with cumin and garlic before being tossed in a creamy vinaigrette made from rich avocado oil, sweet cherry tomato passata, and tangy apple cider vinegar. Crunchy jalapeno cassava strips finish each bowl with an irresistible kick.
Ingredients
Every ingredient is a real Clearshelf product, scored- 912 cups black beans, rinsed and drained
- 942 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 901 tsp minced garlic
- 901/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 711/2 cup cherry tomato passata
- 932 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 962 tbsp avocado oil
- 502 oz jalapeno cassava strips, lightly crushed
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Method
- 1
Warm 1 tablespoon of the extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat for 1 minute.
- 2
Stir the minced garlic and ground cumin into the warm oil and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly sizzling.
- 3
Add the black beans, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring gently over medium heat for 3 minutes until warmed through.
- 4
In a mixing bowl, vigorously whisk the cherry tomato passata, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil for 2 minutes until thick and creamy.
- 5
Pour the spiced black beans into the dressing and toss for 1 minute to coat every bean evenly.
- 6
Scatter the crushed jalapeno cassava strips over the salad just before serving, allowing 2 minutes for the flavors to settle.
Assemble the bean base ahead of time and store chilled for up to three days, adding the crunchy jalapeno strips right before serving.
An original Clearshelf recipe, built from products on Clearshelf. Photo is illustrative.



