Low Carb Fresh and Creamy Avocado Salad
Indulge in the vibrant, wholesome flavors of this **Low Carb Fresh and Creamy Avocado Salad**, a quick and nutritious recipe perfect for any meal. Featuring ripe, velvety avocados, crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad is a refreshing harmony of textures and tastes. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s seasoned with fresh cilantro, red onion, olive oil, and a hint of salt and pepper, making it an easy, guilt-free option for busy days. This low-carb, gluten-free recipe is ideal as a light lunch, a stunning starter, or a healthy side dish that keeps you feeling satisfied and energized.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 units ripe avocados
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 unit English cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 unit lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces.
Slice cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the avocados.
Peel the English cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice into thin half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl.
Chop fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the other ingredients in the bowl.
In a small bowl, squeeze the juice of 1 lime, whisk in the olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the lime dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Divide the mixed salad greens among serving plates and top each with a generous portion of the avocado mixture.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.9 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1284 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2750 mg | 59% | |
*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.
