Avocado Lime Salad Recipe
This vibrant Avocado Lime Salad combines creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and fresh lettuce with zesty lime, coriander, garlic, and a hint of cumin. Quick, refreshing, and naturally vegan, it makes a delicious, healthy side dish or light lunch.
Equipment
- 1 Medium mixing bowl
- 1 Large Salad Bowl –
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Rubber Spatula
- 1 Sharp Chef’s Knife
- 1 Chopping Board
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe avocados
- 6 small tomatoes
- 4 spring onions
- 1 large garlic clove
- 4½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ⅜ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon salt - plus more to taste
- 1½ heads Boston lettuce
- 1½ medium cucumbers
- 3 tablespoons fresh coriander
- Freshly ground black pepper - to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Avocado Mixture
- Add 3 tablespoons of the fresh lime juice and approximately ½ teaspoon of salt to a medium mixing bowl.
- Whisk until combined.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, diced avocados, sliced spring onions, and minced garlic.
- Gently fold everything together with a rubber spatula.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Avoid vigorous stirring so the avocado remains in attractive pieces.
Step 2: Make The Lime Dressing
- Add the extra virgin olive oil, ground cumin, remaining lime juice, and remaining salt to a large salad bowl.
- Whisk thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Step 3: Dress The Lettuce
- Add the torn Boston lettuce to the bowl containing the dressing.
- Toss gently until the leaves are lightly coated.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Avoid overdressing the lettuce so it stays crisp.
Step 4: Prepare The Cucumber
- Peel the cucumber if desired and quarter it lengthways.
- Remove the seeds if the cucumber is particularly watery.
- Slice diagonally into thin pieces.
- Pat away excess moisture if necessary.
Step 5: Assemble The Salad
- Arrange the dressed lettuce on six serving plates or one large platter.
- Spoon the avocado and tomato mixture over the lettuce.
- Arrange the cucumber slices around and over the salad.
- Sprinkle the chopped coriander evenly over the top.
- Finish with an optional squeeze of fresh lime.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- 🥑 Choose Ripe Avocados: Select ripe but firm avocados so they are creamy without becoming mushy when folded into the salad.
- 🍋 Use Fresh Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime delivers the bright, zesty flavour that makes this salad especially refreshing.
- 🍅 Use Fresh Vegetables: Choose ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber and fresh lettuce for the best flavour, colour and texture.
- 🥄 Fold Gently: Carefully fold the avocado mixture rather than stirring vigorously to keep the avocado pieces intact.
- 🌿 Add Fresh Coriander: Fresh coriander gives the salad a fragrant herbal finish that complements the lime beautifully.
- 🧂 Season To Taste: Adjust the salt, black pepper, and cumin gradually so the fresh ingredients remain the stars of the dish.
- 🥗 Dress Before Serving: Toss the lettuce with the lime dressing shortly before serving to keep it crisp and fresh.
- ❄️ Store Carefully: If you have leftovers, refrigerate them in an airtight container and enjoy within 24 hours for the best quality.