Creamy dressed black bean salad in an earthenware bowl topped with crunchy jalapeno crisps.

Creamy Avocado Black Bean Salad

Hearty black beans coated in a rich cherry tomato and avocado dressing, finished with zesty jalapeno crunch.

Prep10 min
Cook5 min
Total15 min
Serves4
VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-free
8282/100 · GoodBuilt on black beans, apple cider vinegar and avocado oil. Held back by jalapeno cassava strips and cherry tomato passata.

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

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Method

  1. 1

    Warm 1 tablespoon of the extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat for 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Stir the minced garlic and ground cumin into the warm oil and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly sizzling.

  3. 3

    Add the black beans, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring gently over medium heat for 3 minutes until warmed through.

  4. 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. 5

    Pour the spiced black beans into the dressing and toss for 1 minute to coat every bean evenly.

  6. 6

    Scatter the crushed jalapeno cassava strips over the salad just before serving, allowing 2 minutes for the flavors to settle.

Tip

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.