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Avocado Lime Salad Recipe

This vibrant and refreshing Avocado Lime Salad is a fiesta for your taste buds! A vegan twist on a classic Spanish and Mexican recipe (adapted from Vegetarian Times Magazine), this salad bursts with the creamy goodness of avocado, juicy tomatoes, and zesty lime. Easy to make in just 15 minutes, it's perfect for a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a healthy appetizer. Get ready to experience a taste of sunshine!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 231.9 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.4 (30 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Avocado Lime Salad

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 5/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 5 cups Boston lettuce
  • thin cucumber slices, for garnish
  • chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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How to Make Avocado Lime Salad

  1. In a medium glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  2. Add 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1 ripe avocado (diced), 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, and 1 clove minced garlic to the bowl.
  3. Gently fold all ingredients together using a rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Season the avocado mixture with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  6. Add 5 cups of your favorite lettuce (e.g., romaine, butter lettuce) to the bowl and toss gently to coat.
  7. Season the lettuce with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. Divide the lettuce among four plates.
  9. Top each serving with a generous mound of the avocado mixture.
  10. Garnish with thin cucumber slices and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

13g

Carbs

5g

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