Description
This Avocado Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines creamy avocados with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty homemade dressing. It’s perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Avocado Salad:
- 2 large ripe but firm avocados, peeled and diced
- 1 medium-sized English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Salad Dressing:
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil* or extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lime juice or lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar** or apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1 small clove garlic, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
- ¼ tsp sea salt, to taste
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Dressing: In a bowl or measuring cup, combine the avocado oil, lime juice, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, cilantro, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and green onions. Pour the salad dressing over the ingredients and gently toss until everything is coated.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust the salt or lime juice as needed.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately in a large bowl or store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours for best freshness.
Notes
- Salad is freshest when eaten within the first 12 hours, so it’s best enjoyed soon after preparation.
- You can customize the dressing by using your preferred vinegar, such as apple cider or red wine vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 (of 6)
- Calories: 174 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
