Description
As the days grow warmer and the flowers bloom, I find myself craving something fresh and vibrant. That’s where my Juicy Spring Salad with Avocado comes in! This delightful dish is not just a feast for the eyes; it’s a quick solution for busy days when you want to impress your loved ones without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 medium avocados, peeled and diced
- 1 package (5 ounces) spring salad mix
- 5 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of sugar
Instructions
- Drizzle lemon juice over the cut avocados, ensuring they are well-coated.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the salad greens, chopped tomatoes, sliced onion, walnuts, and the lemon-infused avocados.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, chopped parsley, cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, mustard, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
- Pour the lime dressing over the combined salad ingredients in the serving bowl and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Notes
- Allow the avocados to sit in the lemon juice for a few minutes to absorb more of the tangy flavor.
- Use a gentle hand when tossing to keep the avocado pieces intact.
- Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg