🥑 Creamy Avocado Salad
🥗 Ingredients:
Main:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely sliced (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1 cup romaine or baby spinach (optional for more greens)
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or grilled — optional)
Creamy Dressing:
- 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional for extra richness)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced or grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Prep the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add mayonnaise if using. Mix until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, add the avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, corn (if using), and greens.
- Gently toss everything together.
- Combine:
- Drizzle the creamy dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss to coat without mashing the avocado.
- Serve Immediately:
- This salad is best served fresh. Optionally garnish with extra cilantro or a sprinkle of feta cheese.
