Garden salad with lime cilantro dressing
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 to 8 as a starter or side salad.
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Cuisine
South American, Fusion, American, International, Ecuadorian
Garden salad with lime cilantro dressing
Description
This garden salad highlights washed and torn lettuce leaves combined with juicy tomato slices, thin red onion slices, and creamy avocado pieces. The dressing, made by whisking fresh lime juice, finely chopped cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper, adds a fresh citrus herb flavor that brightens the vegetables.
The salad offers varying textures from crisp lettuce and onion to creamy avocado and juicy tomato. The lime-cilantro dressing enhances the vegetable flavors without overpowering them, providing a clean, zesty finish. The preparation requires minimal time and uses fresh ingredients.
This salad can serve as a side dish with grilled meats or seafood, or be turned into a heartier entree by adding grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, or other protein as suggested in the notes. It pairs well with casual meals or as a fresh counterpoint on a warm day.
Ingredients
- 1 lettuce washed and leaves cut or torn into large pieces, head
- 2 tomato sliced or quartered
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 avocado sliced or diced
- 1 tbs cilantro finely chopped
- lime juice juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbs olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make the dressing whisk the chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper together.
- Combine the lettuce, tomatoes, onions and avocado in a large bowl.
- Toss the salad with the dressing and serve.
Notes
- Adding grilled chicken, salmon, or shrimp turns this salad into a complete meal.
- Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- The dressing can be adjusted by adding more lime juice for extra tang or more olive oil for mildness.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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