Creamy Mexican Avocado Salad, which is filling but still light and perfect for lunch or as a side dish for dinner. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, healthy, easy to make, and has an oil-free dressing.
Brush each of the ears of corn with a little oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet or a grill (over medium heat) and add corn. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, rotating frequently, for a total of 10 minutes. Set aside to let cool, then carefully cut the kernels off of the cob.
Meanwhile, make the dressing: Add white beans, garlic cloves, plant-based milk, avocado, lime juice, mustard, sea salt + black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) to a blender or food processor. Blend on high speed and scrape down the sides if needed until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy. Set aside. Add 1 cup of plant-based milk for a thicker dressing, or 1 1/4 cups for a runnier dressing.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped peppers, onion, tomatoes, black beans, avocado, and corn. Add some dressing (you will have leftovers for the next day) and stir to combine.
Taste and adjust seasonings. Add more salt/pepper/lime juice if needed.
Garnish with fresh herbs (e.g. parsley) and serve immediately. Enjoy! Store leftover dressing in a container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It tastes great over pasta salad or potato salad or any other salad.
Notes
You can use any white beans, e.g. Cannellini beans, Navy beans, or Great Northern beans.
Recipe serves 4. Nutrition facts are for one serving.
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Avocado Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
413
% Daily Value*
Fat
13.3
g
20
%
Carbohydrates
43.3
g
14
%
Fiber
19.3
g
77
%
Sugar
7.3
g
8
%
Protein
17.4
g
35
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.