Description
This vibrant Avocado Salad is a fresh and flavorful dish combining creamy avocados, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a side salad, it comes together in just 10 minutes and serves six people. The salad features a balanced blend of bright citrus, a hint of sweetness from maple syrup, and aromatic herbs for a healthy, refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 large ripe but firm avocados (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium-sized English cucumber (peeled, seeded and chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
- 2 Tbsp lime juice or lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1 small clove garlic (chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp fresh oregano (chopped) or ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp sea salt (to taste)
- ⅛ tsp black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl or measuring cup, combine the avocado oil, lime or lemon juice, rice vinegar, pure maple syrup, chopped garlic, fresh cilantro, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the dressing is fully emulsified and set it aside.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced avocados, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped green onions. Pour the prepared dressing over these ingredients.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the salad ingredients with the dressing, ensuring everything is evenly coated without mashing the avocado pieces. Handle delicately to maintain texture.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or lime juice as desired. Serve immediately in a large salad bowl for maximum freshness. Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours for best results.
Notes
- Use firm but ripe avocados to maintain texture and prevent mushiness.
- For a different twist, substitute lime juice with lemon juice as preferred.
- Maple syrup adds a subtle sweetness but can be replaced with honey if desired.
- For longer storage, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Chilling the salad briefly before serving enhances flavor but avoid storing for too long to keep the avocado fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
