Cuban Salad
This salad is made with common ingredients. It's a simple and fresh mix of vegetables and beans.
The salad has a dressing made with lime juice and olive oil. You can adjust the amount of dressing to your taste.
You can store any leftover dressing in the fridge for later.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 1, 2026Share
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Description
This salad is made with common ingredients. It's a simple and fresh mix of vegetables and beans.
The salad has a dressing made with lime juice and olive oil. You can adjust the amount of dressing to your taste.
You can store any leftover dressing in the fridge for later.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 12
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
4 medium tomatoes (such as Campari®), cut into wedges
2 medium avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
0.5 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
0.25 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
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1
Put the chopped lettuce, tomato wedges, avocado cubes, sliced red onion, and black beans in a large bowl. Mix them together.
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2
Mix the lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Add the olive oil slowly while whisking until the dressing is well mixed.
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3
Pour some of the dressing over the salad and mix. Taste it and add more dressing if you need to.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 536 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 44g
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Saturated Fat 6g
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Sodium 385mg
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Total Carbohydrate 34g
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Dietary Fiber 16g
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Protein 9g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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