Name: Loaded Guacamole Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, diced; 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 large tomato, seeded and diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced; 2 cups frozen corn, thawed; 1/2 cup red onion, diced; 2 tablespoons diced jalapenos; zest of one lime; 1/4 cup avocado oil (or extra virgin olive oil); 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (approx. 1 med. lime); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

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Dressed in a simple lime vinaigrette, this guacamole salad is a fantastic summer side dish… You’ll love the combination of creamy avocado, tangy lime, and spicy jalapeño, along with a good measure of sweet corn and black beans!

loaded guacamole salad in a gray bowl with a black and white towel

My love of avocados has always run deep, but I gained an even greater appreciation for them during my recent experiment with the Whole30.

If you're not familiar, the basic principle of the Whole30 is to eat moderate portions of whole foods, including a serving of protein, veggies and healthy fats in every meal. Avocados are an excellent source of healthy fat and, as so, are a daily essential on the Whole30.

two hass avocados with a lime and wooden spoon with spices

But there are tons more reasons to include avocados in your diet regularly, including these facts I learned from the Hass Avocado Board:

Avocados, which are a fruit (although most people think of them as a vegetable), contain less than one gram of sugar per 1-ounce, the least amount of sugar per serving of any other fresh fruit.
Avocado contributes nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, making it a good choice to help meet nutrient needs.
Avocados act as a "nutrient booster" by helping the body to better absorb fat-soluble nutrients, such as alpha- and beta-carotene and lutein, from foods that are eaten with the fruit.

Though I'm not at all above eating an avocado straight, with just a drizzle of lime juice + some salt and pepper, one of my all-time favorite avocado recipes is this guacamole salad.

guacamole salad ingredients including diced avocado, corn, black beans, red onions, and red and yellow bell peppers

Loaded Guacamole Salad

Just look at this gorgeous array of ingredients -- talk about a rainbow of flavors! Corn and black beans aren't something I'd normally include in guacamole, but they're a terrific addition to a guacamole salad, adding sweetness and protein.

You'll need to put your chef's knife to work, because lots of slicing and dicing goes into this salad. However, I assure you it's all worth it.

lime vinaigrette for guacamole salad in a glass bowl with a wire whisk

The dressing is just a simple lime vinaigrette. I opted to use avocado oil in mine, but extra-virgin olive oil would work equally well. Whisk together the lime juice and zest, salt, pepper, garlic, and chili powder, and then slowly drizzle the oil in while whisking vigorously.

loaded guac salad with lime vinaigrette in a gray ceramic bowl

Pour the salad dressing over your chopped veggies, toss well, and refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors marinate. I recommend waiting until you're ready to serve to add the avocado, as it will start to break down some. Or you can use a slightly underripe avocado, and it will hold up to the dressing better.

This guacamole salad is just as tasty the next day -- but I'd say it's much prettier when it's freshly made. If it so happens that you're lucky enough to have leftovers, it's the perfect light lunch when used in a lettuce wrap!

Loaded Guacamole Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Dressed in a simple lime vinaigrette, this guacamole salad is a fantastic summer side dish… You’ll love the combination of creamy avocado, tangy lime, and spicy jalapeño, along with a good measure of sweet corn and black beans!

Ingredients

For the guac salad:

2 ripe avocados, diced
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
½ cup red onion, diced
2 tablespoons diced jalapenos
zest of one lime

For the lime vinaigrette:

¼ cup avocado oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
¼ cup fresh lime juice (approx. 1 med. lime)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic minced
¼ teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

Add the tomato, yellow bell pepper, black beans, corn, red onions, and jalapenos to a large bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together the lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic, and chili powder, and then slowly drizzle in your oil of choice while whisking vigorously.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently combine. Fold in the lime zest.
Refrigerate for one hour to let the flavors come together.
Fold in the diced avocados immediately before serving.

More Mexican Recipes

If you like this guacamole salad recipe, you might also enjoy these other delicious Mexican recipes:

30-Minute Instant Pot Mexican Rice
4-Ingredient Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa
Sheet Pan Baked Chicken Fajitas
Sweet & Spicy Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Tequila and Squirt Palomas Drink

Did you make this recipe?
I'd love to see how your guacamole salad turns out... Tag me @Unsophisticook on Instagram or use the hashtag #Unsophisticook so I can check it out. Enjoy!

Loaded Guacamole Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Loaded Guacamole Salad