Description
Fresh Herbed Avocado Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that showcases the creamy texture of avocados combined with a zesty lime-honey dressing. This vibrant salad is enriched with fresh herbs, crunchy radishes, and toasted pepitas, making it an ideal choice for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a colorful side dish at gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare this visually appealing salad that bursts with flavor and freshness. With its customizable ingredients and versatility, it’s sure to impress your guests while offering a healthy option packed with good fats and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe avocados
- ½ cup chopped radish
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil, dill)
- 1 medium jalapeño (optional)
- ½ cup raw pepitas
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey (or maple syrup)
- salt
Instructions
- Toast the pepitas in a large skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until golden. Stir in chili powder and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped radish, green onion, herbs, and jalapeño.
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, and salt in a small bowl to make the dressing.
- Slice avocados and arrange them in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the dressing.
- Mix toasted pepitas into the herb mixture and spoon over the avocados. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg