Low Sodium Fresh Avocado Salad
Bright, refreshing, and heart-healthy, the Low Sodium Fresh Avocado Salad is a vibrant medley of creamy avocados, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and fragrant cilantro, all brought together with a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for those seeking a low-sodium option, this quick salad comes together in just 15 minutes, using simple yet flavorful ingredients like olive oil, garlic, and ground black pepper to create a wholesome dish without relying on salt. Whether served as a light appetizer, a nutritious side, or a satisfying meal on its own, this salad bursts with fresh flavors that are sure to liven up your table. It's easy to customize, chill for added zest, and ideal for anyone embracing a healthy lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- to taste optional salt substitutes
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and gently scoop out the flesh. Cut into bite-sized cubes and add to a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with avocados.
Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mixture in the bowl.
Chop the fresh cilantro and mix it with the other ingredients in the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and minced garlic until well combined.
Pour the lime dressing over the salad ingredients in the larger bowl.
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients evenly, being careful not to mash the avocados.
Season with ground black pepper and optional salt substitutes, according to taste.
Serve the avocado salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
717 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.7 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 2942 mg | 63% | |
*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.
