Dairy-Free Creamy Avocado Garden Salad
Indulge in the fresh, vibrant flavors of a **Dairy-Free Creamy Avocado Garden Salad**, the perfect plant-based centerpiece for any meal. This recipe features a rich and velvety avocado dressing, effortlessly blended with zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and heart-healthy olive oil, creating a luscious alternative to traditional creamy dressings without relying on dairy. Tossed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell peppers, and a hint of red onion, this salad is a delightful explosion of textures and colors. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an herby touch, this quick 20-minute dish is a nourishing, gluten-free option that’s perfect as a light lunch or vibrant side. Whether you're meal prepping or entertaining, this avocado garden salad is sure to impress with its wholesome simplicity and creamy indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red bell pepper
- 0.25 small red onion
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy to create the dressing.
Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Set them aside in a large salad bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add them to the salad bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper and thinly slice the red onion, then add both to the bowl.
Add the mixed salad greens to the bowl along with the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion.
Pour the creamy avocado dressing over the salad. Gently toss to combine and evenly coat all the vegetables with the dressing.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish before serving.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp flavors and creamy texture of this dairy-free garden salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.8 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1299 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.3 g | 140% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 3750 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
