Unusual Avocado Salad
Brighten up your salad routine with this *Unusual Avocado Salad*, a vibrant and flavor-packed creation that’s anything but ordinary. Combining the creamy richness of ripe avocados with the sweet tanginess of fresh pineapple chunks, the smoky crunch of crumbled bacon, and a kick of heat from finely chopped jalapeño, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Tossed in a zesty lime and honey dressing infused with smoked paprika, this no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick lunch or a stunning side dish. Garnished with red onion and fresh cilantro, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for avocado lovers looking to try something unique, this gluten-free and crowd-pleasing dish is best served fresh for maximum flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe avocados
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 3 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 piece jalapeño, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and carefully scoop the flesh out into a large mixing bowl. Chop the avocado into bite-sized pieces.
Add the fresh pineapple chunks to the bowl with the avocado.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the avocado and pineapple mixture.
Thinly slice the red onion and finely chop the jalapeño. Add both to the mixing bowl.
Add the chopped cilantro on top of the other ingredients in the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the avocado salad and gently toss everything together to combine. Be careful not to mash the avocado.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.
Transfer the salad to a serving plate or bowl and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.6 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1211 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1861 mg | 40% | |
*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.
