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Zesty Avocado Salad

Zesty Avocado Salad: 5 Vibrant Recipes for a Refreshing Dish


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  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 15 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and healthy avocado salad that combines vibrant flavors and textures, perfect as a refreshing side dish or light lunch.


Ingredients

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  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper
  • ½ cup Red Onion
  • ¼ cup Cilantro
  • 2 medium Avocados
  • 1 cup English Cucumber
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 3 tablespoons Avocado Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt
  • ½ cup Reserved Jalapeño, Red Onion, and Cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, 3 tablespoons of avocado oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 minced garlic clove, ½ teaspoon of sea salt, ¼ teaspoon of ground cumin, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, layer the diced avocados, sliced English cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and half of the diced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and red onion.
  3. Drizzle most of the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently stir to combine, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Top the salad with the reserved jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro, add a drizzle of dressing, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
  5. Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the freshness.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of jalapeño for desired heat.
  • Use ripe but firm avocados for the best texture.
  • Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 5 min
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg