Description
A fresh and vibrant Avocado Lover’s Dream Salad that combines creamy ripe avocados with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a tangy honey-lemon dressing. Perfect for a healthy, no-cook meal packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 2 ripe avocados (sliced)
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 English cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese until evenly distributed.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well blended and emulsified.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to ensure everything is lightly coated with the dressing.
- Add avocado and seeds: Arrange the sliced ripe avocados on top of the tossed salad, then sprinkle with roasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds for a delightful crunch.
- Serve fresh: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the creamy texture of the avocado and the freshness of the greens before the avocado browns.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Swap feta cheese for goat cheese or omit entirely for a dairy-free version.
- Best served fresh to prevent avocado from browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
