Heart-Healthy Fresh Avocado Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and nourishing Heart-Healthy Fresh Avocado Salad, a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy days or light lunches. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like creamy, ripe avocados, crisp mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber, this dish delivers a burst of fresh flavors in every bite. A drizzle of zesty lemon-olive oil dressing ties it all together, while optional crunchy pumpkin seeds add an irresistible texture. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is not only rich in heart-healthy fats and antioxidants but also naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and keto-friendly. Serve it as a standout side or enjoy it as a satisfying main dish for a wholesome, guilt-free indulgence!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Begin by cutting the avocados in half, removing the pit, and using a spoon to scoop out the flesh. Cut the avocado into bite-sized cubes.
Step 2
Rinse and pat dry the mixed salad greens and place them into a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the salad greens.
Step 4
Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add it to the salad bowl.
Step 5
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl along with roughly chopped fresh cilantro.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Step 8
Gently toss all the ingredients together until well mixed and evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 9
Sprinkle the optional pumpkin seeds on top for added crunch and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (917.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 973.8 |
| Total Fat 86.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1285.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.9g | |
| Protein 18.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 170.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2781.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories