Description
A vibrant and refreshing 15-minute Caribbean Salad packed with fresh lettuce, black beans, pineapple, and avocado, all tossed in a zesty fruity dressing featuring soy yogurt, lime juice, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal with tropical flavors.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups lettuce (120 g, chopped)
- 1.5 cups black beans (170 g, drained and rinsed)
- 1.5 cups pineapple (250 g from can, juice preserved)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- Fresh cilantro (to garnish)
- Sesame seeds (to garnish)
Dressing
- ⅓ cup soy yogurt (80 g)
- ½ cup pineapple juice (118 ml)
- ⅓ cup lime juice (75 ml)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- Dash cayenne
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the chopped lettuce, black beans, pineapple with juice, finely chopped red onion, red bell pepper, and chopped avocado into a large salad bowl.
- Season Salad: Sprinkle a dash of salt and freshly ground pepper over the salad ingredients and gently toss to distribute the seasoning evenly, which enhances the flavors before adding the dressing.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together soy yogurt, pineapple juice, lime juice, olive oil, thyme, cumin, paprika, salt, and cayenne until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared fruity dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are coated evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh cilantro leaves and sesame seeds over the salad as garnish. Serve immediately for a fresh, tropical flavor experience.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple if preferred, though canned with juice works well for the dressing too.
- Adjust cayenne pepper according to your desired spice level.
- The soy yogurt keeps the dressing dairy-free and adds creaminess.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or shrimp (optional).
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Caribbean
