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Vibrant Spring Salad with Avocado

Vibrant Spring Salad with Avocado: Refreshing & Zesty Delight

A delightful and nutritious Vibrant Spring Salad with Avocado that celebrates seasonal flavors in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed greens A mix of baby spinach and arugula for freshness.
  • 1 large Avocado, diced Add just before serving to avoid browning.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved Look for glossy tomatoes.
  • 1 medium Cucumber, sliced Cut on a diagonal for visual appeal.
  • 1/2 cup Red onion, thinly sliced Soak in cold water for five minutes to soften.
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled Mix in right before serving.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil Use high-quality oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground preferred.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Grab a large mixing bowl and add 4 cups of mixed greens.
  2. Gently dice 1 large avocado, ensuring it is ripe but firm.
  3. Slice 1 medium cucumber diagonally for crunch.
  4. Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes.
  5. Thinly slice 1/2 cup of red onion and soak in cold water for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the drained onions and top with 1/2 cup of crumbled feta.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  8. Let the dressing sit for about 1 minute to meld flavors.
  9. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  10. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to keep the greens fresh. Consider adding fresh herbs for an extra flavor boost.

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