Low Fat Creamy Avocado Garden Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Low Fat Creamy Avocado Garden Salad, a refreshing and wholesome dish that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Featuring a silky avocado dressing made with ripe avocado, low-fat Greek yogurt, tangy lime juice, and a touch of honey, this salad delivers rich, creamy flavor without the guilt. Crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet grated carrots come together in a vibrant medley of fresh veggies, complemented by the delicate zing of red onion. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and healthy salad is perfect as a light meal or an impressive side dish. Packed with flavor, good fats, and garden-fresh goodness, this recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a satisfying low-fat option that doesn’t skimp on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Ripe avocado
- 4 tablespoons Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Carrot
Instructions
Begin by preparing the dressing. Cut the ripe avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a bowl.
Add low-fat Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the avocado.
Using a fork or an immersion blender, blend all dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens and place them in a large bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the greens.
Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin slices, then add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
Peel the carrot and grate it using a box grater. Add the grated carrot to the bowl with the other vegetables.
Pour the creamy avocado dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure the vegetables are evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.7 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1324 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2130 mg | 45% | |
*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.
