Parsley Mint Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette
Bright, herbaceous, and bursting with bold flavor, this Parsley Mint Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette is a refreshing twist on classic greens. Packed with vibrant fresh parsley and mint leaves, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and tangy crumbled feta, every bite is a delightful combination of textures. The smoky chipotle vinaigrette—made with adobo peppers, lime juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey—brings a spicy kick that beautifully complements the fresh ingredients. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish for grilled mains, or even a crowd-pleasing addition to your next dinner party.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 pepper Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 clove Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the parsley and mint leaves. Remove any thick stems and measure out the required quantities.
Step 2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Thinly slice the red onion. Cut the avocado into small chunks. Set all these aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the parsley leaves, mint leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado chunks.
Step 4
For the vinaigrette, add olive oil, one chipotle pepper (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce), lime juice, honey, ground cumin, garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to a blender or small food processor.
Step 5
Blend the vinaigrette ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 6
Drizzle the chipotle vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Gently toss until evenly coated.
Step 7
Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese for a creamy and slightly tangy finish.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy the herbaceous, smoky, and refreshing flavors of this salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1314.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1381.1 |
| Total Fat 104.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 9.0g | |
| Cholesterol 53.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2520.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 102.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 47.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.1g | |
| Protein 41.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1768.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 57.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6148.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories