Avocado Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Brighten your plate with this fresh, colorful avocado salad! Packed with romaine, cucumber, red onion, and avocado, tossed in a zesty cilantro lime dressing.
Servings: 4
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
Avocado Salad Dressing
- ½ large ripe avocado peeled and seed removed
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ⅓ cup avocado oil or any oil of your choice
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
- 1 lime juice of 1 lime
- salt & pepper to taste
Avocado Salad Ingredients
- 1 head organic romaine lettuce chopped & washed
- ½ large avocado cut in half & sliced
- ½ red onion cut in half & sliced
- ½ English cucumber cut in half & sliced
- chives or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a blender, combine avocado, garlic, avocado oil, cilantro, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Assemble the salad: On a serving plate or in a large bowl, layer chopped romaine lettuce, sliced avocado, red onion, and cucumber. Drizzle the avocado dressing evenly over the salad.
- Toss and serve: Using two forks, gently toss the salad to coat the vegetables with the dressing. Garnish with chopped chives or cilantro. Add a sprinkle of black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use ripe avocado.
- For extra flavor, add cherry tomatoes or radishes.
- Make the dressing a few hours ahead to let the flavors meld.
- This salad pairs perfectly with Grilled Chicken Shawarma, Grilled Chicken Thighs or Shrimp Scampi for a light meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg