Black bean and avocado salad recipe
 This simple, quick salad is a vegan feast packed with chilli, herbs and spices. It’s also gluten-free and dairy-free. This meal provides 549 kcal, 17g protein, 40g carbohydrate (of which 13.5g sugars), 36g fat (of which 6g saturates), 22g fibre and 2g salt per portion. 4 tbsp lime juice 7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3-4 jalapeño peppers (or 1 red chilli), finely chopped, to taste1 garlic clove, mincedpinch ground cuminsalt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp lime juice 7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3-4 jalapeño peppers (or 1 red chilli), finely chopped, to taste 1 garlic clove, minced pinch ground cumin salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 x 400g tins cooked black beans, drainedlarge handful chopped fresh coriander4 medium tomatoes, chopped into wedges, seeds removed (or 16 cherry tomatoes, halved)1 large red pepper, stalk and seeds removed, sliced into thin strips1 red onion, thinly sliced5 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced (or 1 small red onion, thinly sliced)200g/7oz fresh watercress, tough stems snipped into half2 large ripe avocados, skin and seeds removed, cut into cubes 3 x 400g tins cooked black beans, drained large handful chopped fresh coriander 4 medium tomatoes, chopped into wedges, seeds removed (or 16 cherry tomatoes, halved) 1 large red pepper, stalk and seeds removed, sliced into thin strips 1 red onion, thinly sliced 5 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced (or 1 small red onion, thinly sliced) 200g/7oz fresh watercress, tough stems snipped into half 2 large ripe avocados, skin and seeds removed, cut into cubes Method Put all of the dressing ingredients in a jam jar, replace the lid and shake until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add more chilli if desired.For the salad, rinse the black beans under cold running water and drain. Put in a large mixing bowl and pour over half of the dressing.Add the remaining salad ingredients, apart from the watercress and avocado and stir well to combine. To serve, divide the watercress among 4 serving plates. Spoon the salad on top, then cover with the avocado cubes. Drizzle a little more dressing over each portion. Put all of the dressing ingredients in a jam jar, replace the lid and shake until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add more chilli if desired. Put all of the dressing ingredients in a jam jar, replace the lid and shake until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add more chilli if desired. For the salad, rinse the black beans under cold running water and drain. Put in a large mixing bowl and pour over half of the dressing. For the salad, rinse the black beans under cold running water and drain. Put in a large mixing bowl and pour over half of the dressing. Add the remaining salad ingredients, apart from the watercress and avocado and stir well to combine. Add the remaining salad ingredients, apart from the watercress and avocado and stir well to combine. To serve, divide the watercress among 4 serving plates. Spoon the salad on top, then cover with the avocado cubes. Drizzle a little more dressing over each portion. To serve, divide the watercress among 4 serving plates. Spoon the salad on top, then cover with the avocado cubes. Drizzle a little more dressing over each portion. Recipe tips Cover any leftover dressing in a layer of oil and store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.