Mexican Avocado Salad
Dive into a bowl of zesty goodness! Try our Mexican Avocado Salad - creamy avocados, crisp veggies, and a burst of lime. No cooking required!
Servings: 4
Calories: 268kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup red onion sliced thin
- 2 avocados large
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese fresh
- 1 lime, juiced about ¼ cup juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Prep the onion first by slicing, then placing the slices in a small bowl. Add enough cold water to cover. Soak the onions while prepping the other ingredients to remove some of the onion’s sharpness. Then drain off the water before adding to the salad.¼ cup red onion
- Halve the tomatoes and cube the mozzarella cheese. Halve and remove the pit from the avocados, then cut into bite sized cubes.2 avocados, 1 cup grape tomatoes, 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
- Place the avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cheese in a bowl. Add the chopped cilantro.2 tablespoons cilantro
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil. Add the salt and pepper, then whisk again.1 lime, juiced, 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Note: This salad is best the day it is made and does not keep well.
You can substitute 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped, for the grape tomatoes.
You can substitute 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped, for the grape tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.