Whole30 Creamy Avocado Garden Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious Whole30 Creamy Avocado Garden Salad, perfect for health-conscious food lovers seeking a refreshing and satisfying meal. Featuring a velvety homemade avocado dressing blended with zesty lemon juice, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil, this recipe transforms simple mixed greens into a flavor-packed dish. Crunchy cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell pepper, and a hint of fresh cilantro create a garden-fresh medley that pairs seamlessly with the creamy dressing. No cooking required, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this irresistible salad offers the perfect balance of taste and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large avocado
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
Start by preparing the creamy avocado dressing. Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop the flesh into a blender.
Add the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, peeled garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the dressing is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Add them to the bowl with the greens.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and the red bell pepper. Add both to the salad bowl.
Chop the fresh cilantro roughly and sprinkle it over the salad.
Drizzle the creamy avocado dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss everything gently to ensure the greens and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.2 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1338 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.9 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.7 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 4323 mg | 92% | |
*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.
