Romaine Salad with Avocado Dressing
Bright, crisp, and packed with creamy flavor, this Romaine Salad with Avocado Dressing is a vibrant twist on your classic greens! Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and a touch of red onion, this salad sparkles with garden-fresh goodness. The real star, however, is the luscious avocado dressing—a velvety blend of ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, zesty lime juice, and fresh cilantro, perfectly balanced with a hint of garlic and a drizzle of olive oil. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this healthy, nutrient-packed dish is ideal for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or as a show-stealing side at your next barbecue. Experience a burst of freshness in every bite with this satisfying, crowd-pleasing salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce hearts, then chop them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it thinly, and add it to the bowl.
Finely slice the red onion and add it into the mix.
Prepare the avocado dressing by scooping the flesh of the avocado into a blender or food processor.
Add the Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cilantro, salt, and black pepper into the blender.
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add a small splash of water if the dressing is too thick to your liking.
Pour the avocado dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.1 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1569 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 578 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 4175 mg | 89% | |
*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.
