Starting Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes
## Vibrant Avocado Salad
Looking for a healthy and tasty dish to add to your meal rotation? This vibrant and nutritious Avocado Salad is just the ticket. A refreshing blend of ripe avocados, crisp cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, diced cucumber, fresh cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad is not only simple to put together, but also offers numerous health benefits.
## Why Make This Recipe
With its hearty, nutrient-dense ingredients, our Avocado Salad is an excellent source of good fats, fiber, and essential vitamins. It’s the perfect light dish that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
## How to Make Vibrant Avocado Salad
## Ingredients:
– 2 ripe avocados, diced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
– 1 cucumber, diced
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1 lime, juiced
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
## Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber.
2. Add the chopped cilantro to the mix.
3. Next, drizzle the lime juice and olive oil over the mixture.
4. Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
5. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
6. Your salad is ready to be served!
## How to Serve Vibrant Avocado Salad
This Avocado Salad can be served immediately as a stand-alone light lunch or as a side dish to a main meal. It pairs well with grilled meats and is perfect for barbecues and picnic outings.
## How to Store Vibrant Avocado Salad
Because of the nature of avocados, it’s best to consume this salad fresh. However, if you must store it, place the salad in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
## Tips to Make Vibrant Avocado Salad
– Choose ripe avocados for a creamy texture.
– You can add some crushed garlic to the lime and olive oil dressing for an extra flavor kick.
– If you prefer your salad a bit more spicy, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes on top before serving.
## Variation (if any)
For a protein-packed version of this salad, you can add boiled or grilled chicken strips.
## FAQs
Q. Can I use lemon juice instead of lime?
A. Yes! Lemon can be a great substitute for lime and will offer a slightly different but still delicious flavor.
Q. Can this salad be made ahead of time?
A. It’s best to make this salad as close to serving time as possible to maintain the freshness of the ingredients, in particular the avocados.
Q. Can I add other vegetables to this salad?
A. Absolutely! Bell peppers, corn, and even beans make great additions to this salad. Feel free to experiment.