Heart-Healthy Guacamole Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Guacamole Salad, a flavorful fusion of creamy avocado, crisp greens, and fresh veggies. This no-cook recipe is perfect for busy days, coming together in just 20 minutes. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like baby spinach, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and unsalted roasted pumpkin seeds, it’s a wonderful way to boost your intake of healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants. A zesty lime dressing and a hint of black pepper elevate the flavors, while the addition of cucumber and red onion provides refreshing crunch. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or a colorful side dish, this salad is a delicious way to support your cardiovascular health and satisfy your taste buds. Serve it fresh and let its wholesome goodness shine on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 large lime
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup unsalted roasted pumpkin seeds
- 2 cups arugula
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl. Mash gently with a fork until you achieve a chunky consistency.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the avocados.
Peel the cucumber and dice into small cubes. Add this to the avocado mix.
Finely chop the red onion and fresh cilantro. Add both to the bowl.
Juice the limes and add the juice to the bowl along with extra virgin olive oil.
Sprinkle the black pepper over the mixture and gently toss everything together to combine.
In a large serving bowl, layer the arugula and baby spinach as a base.
Spoon the avocado mixture over the greens and spread evenly.
Garnish with unsalted roasted pumpkin seeds.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy guacamole salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1759 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.0 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 137 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.2 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.8 g | 217% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.2 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 4990 mg | 106% | |
*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.
