Description
Brighten up your meals with this Zesty Lime and Avocado Salad, where the creamy richness of ripe avocados meets the vibrant zing of fresh lime juice. Toasted pepitas add an irresistible crunch, making this salad a delightful addition to summer gatherings or a refreshing light lunch. Fast to prepare and visually stunning, it’s bound to impress your guests while keeping things effortlessly simple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup toasted pepitas
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly. Dice the avocados, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the red onion and cilantro.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pepitas for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, gently combine avocados, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and toasted pepitas.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss lightly until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately in a bowl or on a platter for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg