Best 11 Avacado Tossed Green Salad Recipes

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Avocado Tossed Green Salad is a healthy, refreshing, and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a combination of fresh greens, avocado, and a variety of other vegetables, and is dressed with a simple vinaigrette. The creamy avocado adds a rich and decadent flavor to the salad, while the vinaigrette provides a tangy and flavorful dressing. This salad is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Serve it as a side dish, a main course, or as part of a larger meal.

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MY FAVORITE AVOCADO SALAD



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Tangy lime dressing is the perfect topper for this avocado salad. Toasted walnuts make for crunchy goodness, but try it with any kind of nut you like. -Ilia Kaku, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium avocados, peeled and cubed
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
LIME DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash sugar

Steps:

  • Drizzle lemon juice over avocados. In a serving bowl, combine salad greens, tomatoes, onion, walnuts and avocados. Whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AVOCADO AND GRILLED CORN SALAD WITH GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



Avocado and Grilled Corn Salad with Green Goddess Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 ears corn
1 small jalapeno
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
1 romaine heart, chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 anchovy fillet
1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high.
  • Rub the corn and jalapeno with the oil and grill, turning occasionally, until tender and charred in spots, about 6 minutes for the jalapeno and 12 minutes for the corn. Cut the kernels from the corn cobs and place them in a large bowl. Add the avocado and romaine to the bowl.
  • Stem and seed the grilled jalapeno. Combine the jalapeno, mayonnaise, buttermilk, parsley, chives, lemon juice, dill, anchovy, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Add just enough of the dressing to coat the salad; season with salt. Toss gently to combine.

TOSSED GREEN SALAD



Tossed Green Salad image

I never clutter the table with different bottles of dressing. Everyone who tastes my quick and easy herbed version loves it.-Carole Holder, Norman, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 green onions, sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine greens, cucumber, peas, onions and celery. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

STRAWBERRY-AVOCADO TOSSED SALAD



Strawberry-Avocado Tossed Salad image

Delicious and beautiful! Strawberries and avocado on top of romaine drizzled with a honey vinaigrette dressing. Perfect with a grilled steak and crusty bread.-Pam Nordahl, Edina, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
8 teaspoons sugar
8 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups torn romaine
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and thinly sliced
20 fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, honey, vinegar, lemon juice and salt. , Divide romaine among 4 salad plates. Top each with avocado and strawberries. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 29g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY-AVOCADO TOSSED SALAD



Cranberry-Avocado Tossed Salad image

The red and green colors in this salad make it a natural for a yuletide dinner. Plus the dressing and ingredients give it a sweet-tangy flavor. -Marsha Postar, Lubbock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings (about 1 cup vinaigrette).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate
4 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
SALAD:
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups torn romaine
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
1 small red onion, chopped
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired
1/3 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Gradually whisk in oil., Gently toss avocado with lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine romaine, spinach, cranberries, onion and avocado; drizzle with 1/2 cup vinaigrette. Sprinkle with almonds and sunflower kernels; serve immediately. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette or, if desired, save for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ALMOND-AVOCADO TOSSED SALAD



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I received this recipe from a friend, and my guests always rave about it. It's so easy to prepare! I didn't think it could be improved upon, but almonds add a nice crunch. Fresh and colorful, it also travels well in warm weather. &dmash;Suzanne Sager, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups torn iceberg lettuce
3 cups torn leaf lettuce
2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 small cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup honey-roasted almonds
1/2 cup red wine vinaigrette or vinaigrette of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Sprinkle with almonds. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BACON AVOCADO SALAD



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This salad is a favorite during the hot summer months. Serve it on a bed of your favorite leafy greens with some garlic bread, and everyone is a happy camper.

Provided by kristen

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bacon, chopped
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels.
  • Stir cucumber, tomatoes, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Gently stir bacon, avocado, cilantro, and green onions into cucumber mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 828.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

AVOCADO SALAD



Avocado Salad image

Make sure to use large, ripe avocados and Walla Walla sweet, or Vidalia onions in this recipe. I think you'll like it.

Provided by JOHNLYNN

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 large ripe tomato, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ lime, juiced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine avocados, onion, bell pepper, tomato, cilantro and lime juice. Gently toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 8.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

AVOCADO MANDARIN TOSSED SALAD



Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad image

Crunchy toasted pecans and slices of creamy avocado and crisp salad greens. A lovely complement to pork.

Provided by Hag chef

Categories     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can mandarin orange, drained
1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pecans, toasted and coarsley chopped
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups salad greens, torn
1 avocado, ripe,peeled and sliced
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing, prepared

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the oranges, onions, pecans and pepper, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Just before serving, place the greens in a salad bowl; top with orange mixture and avocado slices.
  • Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.8, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 88.3, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 1.9

STRAWBERRY AVOCADO SALAD



Strawberry Avocado Salad image

I have served this countless times and I am always asked for the recipe, I also use this dressing on many other salads. Enjoy

Provided by ENIGMA497

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups torn salad greens
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
10 strawberries, sliced
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, olive oil, honey, vinegar, and lemon juice. Set aside.
  • Place the salad greens in a pretty bowl, and top with sliced avocado and strawberries. Drizzle dressing over everything, then sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving, or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fat 50 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 22.9 mg, Sugar 30 g

QUICK AVOCADO SALAD



Quick Avocado Salad image

Fresh avocados are tossed with delicious fresh veggies, drizzled with lime juice, and seasoned with salt and pepper.

Provided by Audrey

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons bacon bits
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and sliced
½ lime, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Toss lettuce, bell pepper, red onion, white onion, and bacon bits together in a bowl; top with avocado. Drizzle lime juice over the salad and toss gently to coat with the juice. Season salad with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 84.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe avocados: Use ripe avocados that are slightly soft to the touch. This will ensure a creamy and flavorful salad.
  • Use a variety of greens: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of greens in your salad. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Add some crunch: To add some crunch to your salad, try adding chopped nuts, seeds, or crispy vegetables like cucumber or bell pepper.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Overdressing the salad will make it soggy and bland.
  • Serve immediately: Avocado salad is best served immediately after it is made. This will prevent the avocado from browning and the salad from wilting.

Conclusion:

Avocado tossed green salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy avocado, variety of greens, and crunchy toppings, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try!

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