Best 5 Individual Avocado Salads Recipes
Are you in search of a delightful and healthful lunch or light dinner option? Look no further than the individual avocado salad! Packed with essential nutrients, creamy avocado makes a fantastic base for a fresh, flavorful salad. With countless variations to choose from, you can customize your salad to suit your unique taste preferences and dietary requirements. Whether you prefer a classic combination of avocado, tomatoes, and cucumbers, or something more exotic with grilled shrimp or roasted vegetables, this article will guide you through creating the perfect individual avocado salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
MY FAVORITE AVOCADO SALAD
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
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
EASY TOMATO AVOCADO SALAD
I came up with this recipe one day when avocados were on sale at the market. It's a nice change from a lettuce salad, plus it's quick to make.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, lime juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AVOCADO SALADS
Steps:
- For dressing: Lemon or lime juice Walnut oil or Olive oil Fresh hot red chilies Fresh hot green chilies.
INDIVIDUAL COBB SALADS
Steps:
- Pour lemon juice over the avocado slices and set aside. Place chopped romaine in a large bowl and toss with enough blue cheese dressing to lightly coat, about 1/3 cup. Set aside remaining dressing for another use.
- To assemble salads, place the ring mold on a chilled serving plate and fill with 1 cup of the romaine mixture, making sure that the lettuce fills the whole diameter of the bottom circumference. Carefully place 2 avocado slices on top of the lettuce on the right side of the mold, so that their curvature aligns with the mold. On the opposite side of the avocado, sprinkle corn on top of the lettuce so that it extends 1 1/2 inches from the left side of the mold. Next to the corn, sprinkle a 1/2-inch thick row of diced tomatoes. Next to the tomatoes and meeting the avocado, sprinkle a row of crumbled bacon. Garnish with a very thin row of blue cheese crumbles down the center. Carefully remove the mold by lifting straight up (some ingredients will shift). Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.
- Cook's Note: If a ring mold is unavailable, use a 12-ounce tuna can (4-inch diameter by 2-inch height) and remove the top and bottom with a can opener.
- In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, salt, and cumin until smooth. Fold in the crumbled blue cheese and chives. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Yield: 3/4 cup
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
INDIVIDUAL AVOCADO SALADS
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut avocados in half, removing seed.
- Combine all other ingredients. Spoon into Avocado halves. Sprinkle with s and p.
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Select ripe avocados: For the best flavor and texture, choose avocados that are ripe but not overripe. They should yield to gentle pressure when squeezed.
- Halve and scoop avocados: To halve an avocado, cut it lengthwise around the seed. Twist the halves apart and remove the seed. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh.
- Use ripe tomatoes: Vine-ripened tomatoes are best for salads, as they have the most flavor. Choose tomatoes that are firm and brightly colored.
- Use a variety of greens: Different greens offer different textures and flavors. Arugula, spinach, and romaine lettuce are all good choices for avocado salads.
- Add other vegetables: Vegetables like cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper add color, crunch, and flavor to avocado salads.
- Choose a flavorful dressing: A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good starting point for avocado salads. You can also use a store-bought dressing, but be sure to taste it first to make sure it's not too sweet or heavy.
- Garnish with herbs and nuts: Fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, or mint add a pop of color and flavor to avocado salads. Nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans add crunch and texture.
Conclusion:
Avocado salads are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this nutrient-rich fruit. With a variety of ingredients and dressings to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating unique and flavorful salads. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these avocado salad recipes a try. You won't be disappointed.
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