Healthy Avocado Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing Light Fresh Cravings
A refreshing, light, and nutrient-packed salad featuring creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime cilantro dressing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Lime Cilantro Dressing:
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice the avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Thinly slice the red onion and shred the romaine lettuce. Place all the vegetables in a large salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables. Gently toss to coat everything evenly, being careful not to mash the avocados.
- Transfer the salad to serving bowls, garnish with extra cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prepare avocado and dressing just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Optional: Add quinoa, beans, or seeds to make the salad more filling.
- Substitute herbs like parsley or basil for a different flavor profile.