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Garden salad with lime cilantro dressing
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Garden salad with lime cilantro dressing

This Garden Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing features fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado tossed with a tangy and bright dressing made from lime juice, cilantro, and olive oil. The combination creates a crisp, refreshing salad with creamy avocado that works well as a side or a light meal base.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 as a starter or side salad.
Course: Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine: South American, Fusion, American, International, Ecuadorian

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

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  1. To make the dressing whisk the chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper together.
  2. Combine the lettuce, tomatoes, onions and avocado in a large bowl.
  3. 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.