Cuban Salad

Cuban salads typically are refreshing, yet uncomplicated, and they're always a nice addition to what often can be a heavy Cuban meal. Served with a loaf of crusty Cuban bread isn't a bad idea either!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 536 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon honey
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ½ (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 4 medium tomatoes (such as Campari®), cut into wedges
• 2 medium avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine romaine, tomatoes, avocados, onion, and black beans in a large bowl; toss to combine.

Step 2

Whisk lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. While constantly whisking, stream in the olive oil until dressing is well combined.

Step 3

Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad, toss, taste, and add more dressing if desired. If there's any extra dressing, refrigerate for later use.