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Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

A vibrant salad featuring creamy avocados, crunchy veggies, and a zesty cilantro lime dressing, perfect for sunny picnics or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces ripe avocados choose ones that yield slightly to gentle pressure
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes adds sweetness and color
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup cucumber peeled for crunch
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro key for vibrant flavor
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup adds a hint of sweetness
  • to taste salt enhances fresh ingredients
  • to taste pepper enhances fresh ingredients

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all fresh ingredients: ripe avocados, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant cilantro.
  2. Dice the avocados and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces, and chop the tomatoes into quarters.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and chopped cilantro until well combined.
  4. In a large bowl, gently toss the chopped avocados, cucumbers, and tomatoes with the cilantro lime dressing.
  5. Let the salad sit in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with extra cilantro or a sprinkle of chili flakes for a hint of heat.

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