The Scoop
If you’re currently trying to romanticize your life but your bank account says no, this aesthetic Arizona salad is the ultimate budget-friendly vibe.
OK, we all want to be that person who naturally craves a salad, but most of them just taste like crunchy water.
This one actually hits different!
It is packed with juicy tomatoes, crispy red bell pepper, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and black beans, all tossed in a garlicky, lime-infused dressing with just enough lowkey spice to keep things interesting.
It’s giving main-character energy, takes zero cooking skills, and requires absolutely no stove time, perfect for when you just want a quick, “extra” meal that feels healthy but actually tastes amazing!
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
For the salad:
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 1 avocado, peeled and pitted, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Directions
- In a small jar, add the olive oil, the lime juice, the garlic, the salt, and the cayenne pepper.
- Close the jar's lid tightly and shake it until the dressing is well-combined.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the beans, the corn, the avocado, the bell pepper, the tomatoes, the green onions, and the cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Serve.
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