Description
This Avocado Lover’s Dream Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and creamy dish perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Combining ripe avocados with mixed greens, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, juicy cherry tomatoes, and optional crumbled feta cheese, it’s dressed with a zesty lime and olive oil dressing that’s lightly sweetened with honey. It’s a nutritious salad that balances creaminess, crunch, and bright flavors with simple ingredients in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or your choice)
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional for sweetness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Begin by peeling, pitting, and slicing the avocados. Thinly slice the red onion and cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and crumble the feta cheese if using. Rinse and dry your mixed greens thoroughly for the best texture.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey (if you like a touch of sweetness), and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber slices, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocados. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and creamy textures at their best.
Notes
- For best avocado slicing, use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushiness.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice and honey based on your taste preferences.
- Feta cheese can be omitted or substituted with a vegan cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Serve this salad chilled or at room temperature for the best taste.
- This salad is perfect as a light lunch or as a side dish alongside grilled proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
