Fresh Avocado Salad
Bright, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Fresh Avocado Salad is the ultimate quick and healthy side dish. Featuring buttery avocados, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, zesty lime, and aromatic cilantro, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. The light lime and olive oil dressing ties all the ingredients together, creating a refreshing dish that's perfect for summer gatherings, weekday lunches, or as a vibrant complement to grilled meats. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and packed with wholesome nutrients, this avocado salad is a wholesome crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again. Serve it immediately for maximum freshness or let it rest briefly to let the flavors meld beautifully.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 large lime
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Place the avocado chunks into a large mixing bowl.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the avocado.
3. Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the bowl.
4. Dice the red onion finely and add it to the salad mixture.
5. Chop the fresh cilantro roughly and add it to the mixture for added freshness.
6. In a small bowl, squeeze the juice of the lime and discard the seeds. Add the olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the lime juice.
7. Whisk the lime mixture until well combined, creating a dressing.
8. Pour the dressing over the avocado salad and toss gently to ensure even coating of the ingredients without mashing the avocados.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
10. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate to let the flavors meld for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.3 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1234 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 3274 mg | 70% | |
*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.
