Avocado Black Bean Salad

For a high protein salad that is packed with nutrients and vitamins, dig into this hearty veggie meal. Feel free to add more things that you enjoy in salads such as cheese, other types of beans, or for meat-lovers, turkey-bacon, ham, or turkey. Enjoy!

What you'll need: 

2 cups chopped romaine lettuce hearts 

1 avocado, chopped 

1 medium tomato, chopped 

1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed 

2 Tbsp diced green onion 

1 Tbsp diced fresh cilantro 

1 Tbsp olive oil 

2 tsp lime juice 

1/4 tsp lime zest 

1/4 tsp salt 

1/2 tsp ground black pepper 

How to make it:

In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, avocado, tomato, beans, green onion, and cilantro. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss well to coat.

Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 247 cal, 17 g fat (2 g sat), 20 g carbs, 9 g fiber, 311 mg sodium, 6 g protein