Description
Craving a light and refreshing dish? This Avocado Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing is the perfect solution! Bursting with creamy avocados, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, it’s not only a delicious addition to any meal but also a healthy option for those warm days. Whether you’re enjoying it as a standalone dish, a side at your next barbecue, or paired with grilled chicken, this salad is versatile and customizable to fit your taste. Quick to prepare in under 10 minutes, you can whip it up for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. With vibrant colors and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds, this salad is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 6 leaves butter lettuce
- ½ cup corn
- 1 hass avocado (diced)
- ½ English cucumber (diced)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
- Cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves (loosely packed)
- ¼ cup white apple vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine corn, diced avocado, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro. Gently mix without mashing the avocado.
- For the dressing, blend white apple vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve on butter lettuce leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Opt for ripe avocados for the best creaminess. Chill the salad before serving for an extra refreshing taste. Feel free to add nuts or seeds for added texture.