Romaine Salad with Avocado Dressing
Bright, crisp, and packed with creamy flavor, this Romaine Salad with Avocado Dressing is a vibrant twist on your classic greens! Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and a touch of red onion, this salad sparkles with garden-fresh goodness. The real star, however, is the luscious avocado dressing—a velvety blend of ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, zesty lime juice, and fresh cilantro, perfectly balanced with a hint of garlic and a drizzle of olive oil. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this healthy, nutrient-packed dish is ideal for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or as a show-stealing side at your next barbecue. Experience a burst of freshness in every bite with this satisfying, crowd-pleasing salad!
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Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce hearts, then chop them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber, slice it thinly, and add it to the bowl.
Step 4
Finely slice the red onion and add it into the mix.
Step 5
Prepare the avocado dressing by scooping the flesh of the avocado into a blender or food processor.
Step 6
Add the Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cilantro, salt, and black pepper into the blender.
Step 7
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add a small splash of water if the dressing is too thick to your liking.
Step 8
Pour the avocado dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1948.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 886.7 |
| Total Fat 60.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g | |
| Cholesterol 2.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1568.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 77.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.3g | |
| Protein 27.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 578.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4174.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories