These avocado salad tostadas make for an amazing quick and easy lunch or weeknight dinner recipe your whole family will love! So full of fresh flavors, rich in nutrients and highly customizable, they can be made in under 30 minutes! Vegan and gluten-free.
These vegan avocado salad tostadas are the perfect light meal to enjoy when you need something satisfying and packed with goodness. They are similar and just as easy as tacos, but maybe even more fun! Plus, the lime cilantro avocado topping is so fresh and zesty, which balances the earthy bean mash.
They remind me of my crispy black bean tacos, but these tostadas are quicker since there is no baking in the oven involved.
Just spread the refried beans over the already-crispy tostadas on a platter, then top with the simple avocado salad... so simple yet makes for a vibrant and colorful light meal everyone will love. Keep this recipe in mind for lazy lunches, quick snacks or easy weeknight dinners!
Looking for more vegan black bean taco recipes? Check out these Chipotle black bean kale tacos and this black bean tofu taco casserole recipe.
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❤️ Why you will love this recipe
- Easy and fast recipe made without any cooking
- Light and fresh, perfect for the summer
- Healthy and rich in plant-based protein
- Made with minimal ingredients
- Versatile and highly customizable!
- Fully vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free (if using corn tostadas)
🗒 Ingredient notes
- Tostada shells: I used the tostada shells from the brand Guerrero. You can also make your own tostada shells using soft corn tortillas.
- Avocado: perfectly ripe avocados without black spots are important for this recipe since they are the star!
- Refried beans: I love the organic refried beans from the brand 365, but use any kind that you like.
⭐️ Full list of ingredients (+ quantities) down below in the recipe card!
📝 More topping ingredients
- Spicy: hot sauce or sliced jalapeño for some heat.
- Extra protein: try adding some lentil walnut taco meat or check out this vegan taco bowl for a delicious taco meat idea.
- Pico de gallo: we love these fresh mango corn salsa, pineapple pico de gallo and cucumber pico de gallo.
- Seasoning: feel free to add a pinch of chili powder or cumin powder to the refried beans.
- More: top the tostadas with corn, Mexican lime pickled red onion, crumbled vegan feta cheese, vegan queso sauce, canned green chiles or chipotle creamy sauce.
🍽 How to make avocado tostadas
Step 1: Transfer the canned refried beans to a bowl and mix with a small amount of water until smooth and spreadable. Set aside.
Step 2: In a bowl, add the diced avocado, tomatoes, red onion and cilantro. Add lime juice and salt to taste, then stir until combined.
Step 3: Gently spread the refried beans over the tostadas.
Step 4: Garnish with the avocado salad. Top with more cilantro and some hot sauce (if desired), then serve right away.
⭐️ Detailed recipe (+ video) down below in the recipe card!
💡 Helpful tips
- If you don't have refried beans, then simply mash a can of black beans with a little salt, seasoning of your choice (chili powder, oregano) and a few splashes of water until the desired consistency.
- Wait just before serving before prepping the avocado salad to prevent oxidation (and browning) of the avocado.
- Chop the avocado into small cubes so they fit well on the tostadas.
- Be as delicate as you can when topping the crispy tostadas, since they can break if you press on them too much.
🍴 Serving suggestions
These make for a perfect lunch or light dinner on their own, but you can make a festive Mexican meal by pairing with vegan elote, Mexican shell soup, zesty quinoa salad, horchata or mango water.
❗️Storage tips
Ideally, you would prepare these vegan avocado tostadas as you go, since the corn tortilla will eventually absorb moisture, which can make it soggy. Also, the avocado tends to change color after a while, making the tostadas less appetizing.
The good news is that this recipe is so quick to come together that there is no need to try making it ahead of time!
🌮 Similar vegan Mexican recipe to try!
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📖 Recipe
Avocado Salad Tostadas
Equipment
- Mixing bowl and spoons
Ingredients
- 8 tostadas - I used the tostadas from the brand Guerrero
- 14-16 oz canned refried black beans
For the avocado salad
- 2 avocados - diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes - finely diced
- 2 tbsp red onion - finely diced
- ¼ cup cilantro - chopped
- 1 lime - juiced
- ¼-½ tsp salt - or to taste
Instructions
- Transfer the canned refried beans to a bowl and mix with a small amount of water until smooth and spreadable. You can also add some spices if desired (chili powder, dried oregano, etc). Set aside.
- In a bowl, add the diced avocado, tomatoes, red onion and cilantro. Add lime juice and salt to taste, then stir until combined.
- Gently spread the refried beans over the tostadas.
- Garnish with the avocado salad. Top with more cilantro and some hot sauce (if desired), then serve right away.
Video
Notes
- If you don't have refried beans, then simply mash a can of black beans with a little salt, seasoning of your choice (chili powder, oregano) and a few splashes of water until the desired consistency.
- Wait just before serving before prepping the avocado salad to prevent oxidation (and browning) of the avocado.
- Chop the avocado into small cubes so they fit well on the tostadas.
- Be as delicate as you can when topping the crispy tostadas since they can break if you press on them too much.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving (including the queso sauce) provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
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