Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring crisp greens, creamy avocado, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Fresh mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
- Ripe avocados
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Red onion
- Lemon
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
- Optional toppings: nuts (walnuts, almonds), cheese (feta or goat cheese), or fresh herbs (basil, parsley)
Instructions
- Wash and Prepare Your Greens: Rinse your choice of mixed greens thoroughly. Pat dry with a paper towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
- Slice the Vegetables: Dice the cucumbers into thin slices, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely slice the red onion.
- Prepare the Avocados: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lemon, a tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and Toss: In a large bowl, combine the greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the top and mix gently.
- Top and Serve: Fold in the avocado pieces and any optional ingredients. Serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding sliced radishes or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Adjust dressing according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, healthy, avocado, lemon vinaigrette, refreshing, easy recipes
