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Zesty Avocado Salad: A Quick and Irresistible Recipe

Zesty Avocado Salad: A Quick and Irresistible Recipe
Prep
15 min
Total
15 min
Serves
4
Calories
250 kcal
Carbs
15.00 g

Ingredients

  • ½ to 1jalapeño pepper (diced*)
  • ⅓ cupdiced red onion
  • ¼ cupchopped fresh cilantro
  • 2firm-ripe avocados (pitted and cut into ½-inch pieces)
  • ½English cucumber (cut into ½-inch pieces)
  • ¾ cupcherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 3 tablespoonsfresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoonsavocado oil
  • 2½ teaspoonshoney
  • 1garlic clove (grated)
  • 1 teaspoonsea salt
  • ¼ teaspoonground cumin
  • —Freshly ground black pepper
  • —Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, avocado oil, honey, garlic, salt, cumin, and several grinds of pepper.

  2. 2

    Set aside a little of the jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro for garnish. Add the avocado to a medium bowl. Evenly arrange the cucumber, tomatoes, and remaining jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro on top. Drizzle with most of the dressing and gently stir. Be careful not to overmix.

  3. 3

    Top the salad with the reserved jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro and a little more of the dressing. Season to taste.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately.