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Healthy Avocado Bean Salad
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Healthy Southwest Avocado Bean Salad

5 from 3 votes
The perfect side for grilling out and bringing to summer gatherings. Easy to make, minimal clean-up, and full of mouthwatering southwest flavors. Much safer and easier than potato or egg salad!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 - 15 oz. can of black beans
  • 1 - 15 oz. can of pinto beans
  • 2 tomatoes on the vine or roma
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/3 cup frozen or fresh corn
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup red onion
  • 1/2 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon oregano
  • a pinch of allspice

Method
 

  1. Drain black and pinto beans and pour into a large bowl, preferably one that's portable and has a lid! [What dirty dishes?]
  2. Add sea salt and mix with beans.
  3. Dice the onion and add to the bowl.
  4. Chop tomatoes into 1/2 pieces and toss into the bowl.
  5. Dice the avocados into 1/2 pieces and toss into the bowl.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the bowl.
  7. Add seasonings and mix everything together until well combined. If needed, add a hint more salt.