Description
Creamy avocado lovers dream salad brings Mediterranean freshness to your plate with crisp greens and zesty citrus dressing. Packed with nutritious ingredients and bold flavors, this salad promises a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 avocados, ripe
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) mixed greens
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) cherry tomatoes
Complementary Vegetables:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) red onion
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) cucumber
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) toasted nuts
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or basil
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry mixed greens, ensuring crisp and clean base for the salad.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half, thinly cut red onion, and dice cucumber into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Carefully cube ripe avocados just before assembling to prevent browning, adding them to the prepared vegetables.
- Crumble feta cheese over the vegetable mixture, creating a creamy and tangy layer.
- Lightly toast selected nuts in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and golden, then roughly chop.
- Finely chop fresh cilantro or basil, sprinkling herbs across the salad for vibrant flavor and color.
- In a sealed jar, combine olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Vigorously shake dressing until ingredients are fully emulsified and well integrated.
- Pour dressing over salad just before serving, gently tossing to ensure even coating without bruising delicate ingredients.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with additional herbs or nuts if desired, and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Swap avocados for different textures by using slightly firmer or creamier varieties depending on personal preference and ripeness.
- Enhance protein content by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a more substantial meal option.
- Prevent avocado browning by adding lemon juice directly onto diced pieces to maintain fresh, vibrant color and prevent oxidation.
- Customize dressing intensity by adjusting honey and mustard ratios to create a balanced sweet and tangy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg