Fresh Greens Avocado with a Lime Vinaigrette
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly refreshing, this Fresh Greens Avocado with Lime Vinaigrette is a quick and wholesome salad that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with nutrient-rich mixed greens, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a pop of vibrant red onion, this salad is a colorful feast for both the eyes and the palate. The star of the dish is the homemade lime vinaigrette, a tangy blend of fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard that adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly recipe is ideal as a light main course or a refreshing side dish. Whether you're craving a simple yet sophisticated salad or looking to add a healthy staple to your meal rotation, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 Cucumber
- 0.25 Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin wedges. Add to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the cucumber and red onion. Add both to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Gently toss the salad to evenly coat the greens and vegetables in the vinaigrette.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
797 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.1 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1356 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1876 mg | 40% | |
*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.
