Avocado salad
User Reviews
4.8
Avocado salad
Description
The Avocado Salad balances creamy ripe avocado sliced carefully with crisp rounds of cucumber and thinly sliced red onion. Chopped fresh dill and coriander add fragrant, fresh herbal notes that brighten the dish. The dressing comprises extra virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice, providing acidity and richness, with chili flakes offering subtle heat while kosher salt and black pepper enhance the flavors.
Tossing the salad gently preserves the integrity of the avocado slices, preventing them from mashing. The salad can be served immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and flavors. This dish is light and vibrant, complementing heavier mains or serving as a refreshing starter.
Using fresh herbs is recommended for best flavor, though they can be omitted or substituted with parsley if needed. Leftovers can keep until the next day without excessive browning of the avocado if stored properly but are best served fresh.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 big ripe avocados , cut into quarters then 1 cm / 0.4" slices
- 3 cucumber ~17cm/7" long, sliced into 4mm / 1/6" rounds (Note 1
- 1/4 red onion , finely sliced
- 2 tbsp dill , finely chopped, optional recommended (Note 2)
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves roughly chopped, optional recommended (Note 2, aka cilantro leaves
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp lime juice , or lemon juice (or more, adjust to taste!)
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes or red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt cooking salt
Instructions
- Put all the salad ingredients in large bowl. Drizzle over lime juice and oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper and red chilli flakes.
- Toss gently using your hands, gently separating the avocado slices as you go. Taste and add more lime if you want.
- Tumble into a bowl and serve!
Notes
- Fresh dill and coriander add fresh herbiness; use parsley as a substitute if unavailable or disliked.
- If using long English cucumbers, adjust quantity as needed to maintain balance.
- Prepare and dress the salad just before serving to keep avocado slices intact and colors fresh.
- Leftovers may keep until the next day with limited browning if stored properly; best served fresh.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229cal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Sodium | 359mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 657mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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