Description
This vibrant Zesty Lime and Avocado Salad is a refreshing explosion of flavors that combines creamy avocados with zesty lime, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy toasted pepitas. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning. Get ready to impress your friends and family at your next barbecue with this delightful dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing and halving the cherry tomatoes, dicing the red onion, and scooping out the avocado into a large bowl.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the avocado immediately to prevent browning. Add cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro; mix gently.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pepitas until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes). Stir frequently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together additional lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and fold gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately in an attractive bowl or plate individually.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg