Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Avocado Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing, a perfect addition to any meal. This refreshing salad combines creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing that will awaken your taste buds. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious dish that is ideal for summer cookouts, picnics, or as a light dinner option. Itβs not only visually appealing but also versatile enough to accompany grilled chicken or fish. Enjoy the health benefits of avocados while savoring each bite of this colorful mix.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 leaves butter lettuce
- Β½ cup corn
- 1 hass avocado (diced)
- Β½ English cucumber (diced)
- ΒΌ cup red onion (finely diced)
- cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
- ΒΌ cup cilantro leaves (loosely packed)
- ΒΌ cup white apple vinegar
- ΒΌ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Β½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- β teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix corn, diced avocado, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and loosely packed cilantro leaves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together white apple vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Serve on a bed of butter lettuce leaves for an attractive presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe avocados for the best texture. Customize by adding veggies like bell peppers or proteins like grilled chicken. Chill the salad for 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.