Fresh Avocado Salad with Lime and Cilantro Recipe
A refreshing and healthy avocado salad featuring ripe avocados, crisp bell pepper, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect as a light side dish or nutritious snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 chopped avocados
- 1 diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 4 tbsp cilantro (omit if desired)
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/8 tsp salt
- black pepper to taste, if desired
- optional: 1/2 cup black beans or diced cucumber
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the avocados and dice the bell pepper and onion into bite-sized pieces. If using optional ingredients, rinse and drain black beans or dice cucumber to be ready for mixing.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped avocados, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Add optional black beans or cucumber if desired.
- Mix and Serve: Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined, being careful not to mash the avocado. Serve the salad cold immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Store Leftovers: Place any leftovers in a covered container and refrigerate. The salad can be stored safely for up to four days.
Notes
- For extra protein, add black beans as an optional ingredient.
- The salad is best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated to maintain freshness for up to four days.
- Omit cilantro if you do not like the flavor or have an allergy.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste based on preference.
- To prevent avocado browning, adding lime juice is essential.
