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    Avocado Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing

    October 11, 2017 By Patrick 3 Comments

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    Here's a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make but comes with the potential for life-long companionship.

    It's versatile too, so feel free to get creative with the fixings to make it a fit for your taste buds.  The only thing not up for debate though is the seasoning of the avocados; this seems to be the key so plan on using at least 1/4 teaspoon of salt for each avocado.

    Here's a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. You can get creative with the fixings but make sure to season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt for each avocado. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Avocado Salad Recipe

    We're serving it with some Lime Cilantro Dressing that can be whipped up in a blink:

    1/4 cup olive oil
    juice of 1 lime (1 tablespoon+)
    1/2 jalapeno pepper
    1 garlic clove
    10-15 sprigs cilantro
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    freshly cracked black pepper

    Here's a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. You can get creative with the fixings but make sure to season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt for each avocado. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Combine well and give it a try for some potential tweaks.  If it's too tart for your taste, add a bit more oil.  If it's too oily for your taste, add a bit more lime juice.

    You'll end up with 5-6 tablespoons of delish dressing, but don't feel compelled to use it all.  I think the dish itself tastes best when there is just a hint of the dressing (I only used 2-3 tablespoons).  Of course, that's assuming that the avocados are seasoned properly.

    For the salad fixings you'll need:

    3 avocados
    1/2 English cucumber
    2 Roma tomatoes
    1/4 red onion

    Here's a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. You can get creative with the fixings but make sure to season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt for each avocado. So good! mexicanplease.com

    I used 3 smaller avocados but 2 larger ones would probably do the job too.

    Add these ingredients to a mixing bowl along with some freshly cracked pepper and 3/4 teaspoon salt (1/4 teaspoon for each avocado).  Combine well.

    Here's a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. You can get creative with the fixings but make sure to season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt for each avocado. So good! mexicanplease.com

    But before you add any dressing take a taste.  This will give you a good idea of how much dressing your taste buds will require.

    If you're in the "hint of dressing" category like me then about 2-3 tablespoons of the Lime Cilantro Dressing should be enough for the entire batch, but of course you are welcome to add a bit more.

    Here's a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. You can get creative with the fixings but make sure to season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt for each avocado. So good! mexicanplease.com

    We're also topping this dish with a healthy dose of Cotija cheese.

    Here's a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. You can get creative with the fixings but make sure to season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt for each avocado. So good! mexicanplease.com

    If you're new to Cotija cheese it's worth trying to find a source in your neighborhood.  Some general markets will carry it, and of course if you have a Hispanic market in your area you'll definitely find it there.

    It has a similar texture to Parmesan but with a sharper, saltier flavor.   A good alternative for Cotija is Feta, so feel free to use that as a substitute.

    Here's a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. You can get creative with the fixings but make sure to season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt for each avocado. So good! mexicanplease.com

    You can also add a final sprinking of freshly chopped cilantro if you've gone easy on the dressing and want a bit more of the cilantro flavor.

    Here's a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. You can get creative with the fixings but make sure to season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt for each avocado. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Yum!  If all went according to plan you've got a potential life-long friend on your hands.

    And since it's technically a salad you've got special permission to eat as much of it as you want.  Because it's a salad.  Right?!

    Buen Provecho.

    Here's a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. You can get creative with the fixings but make sure to season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt for each avocado. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Avocado Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing

    Here's a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. You can get creative with the fixings but make sure to season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt for each avocado. So good!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6 (3-4 cups)
    Calories: 228kcal
    Author: Mexican Please

    Ingredients

    • 2-3 avocados
    • 1/2 English cucumber
    • 2 Roma tomatoes
    • 1/4 red onion
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
    • freshly cracked black pepper
    • Cotija cheese (or Feta)
    • freshly chopped cilantro (for garnish)

    For the Lime Cilantro Dressing:

    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • juice of 1 lime (1 tablespoon+)
    • 1/2 jalapeno pepper
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 10-15 sprigs cilantro
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • freshly cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    • Give the cucumber, cilantro and tomatoes a good rinse.
    • Finely chop 1/2 English cucumber, 2 Roma tomatoes, 1/4 red onion, and the flesh of 2-3 avocados.  (I used 3 smaller avocados).
    • Add to a mixing bowl along with 3/4 teaspoon salt and some freshly cracked black pepper.  Combine well and take a taste.  This will give you an idea of how much dressing you'll need. 
    • Add 2-3 tablespoons Lime Cilantro Dressing (or more) and mix well.  
    • Top with a sprinkling of Cotija cheese and freshly chopped cilantro.   Serve immediately.
    • For the Lime Cilantro Dressing, add 1/4 cup olive oil to a blender or food processor along with the juice of 1 lime, 1/2 jalapeno pepper, 1 garlic clove, 10-15 sprigs cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and some freshly cracked black pepper.    Combine well. 

    Notes

    I think this dish tastes best with just a hint of dressing so I only added 2-3 tablespoons of the Lime-Cilantro Dressing, but you are welcome to add more if it doesn't seem like enough. 
     
    Sometimes the Lime-Cilantro Dressing needs a little tweaking to find the right balance between the oil and the lime juice.  If it’s too tart for your taste, add a bit more oil.  If it’s too oily for your taste, add a bit more lime juice.
     
     
    Like this recipe?Click the stars above to rate it or leave a comment down below! @mexplease

    For a change of pace, you could top this salad with our Toasted Cumin Lime Vinaigrette.

    This is a super easy salad dressing to make at home. You'll definitely get an upgrade if you toast the cumin seeds first. We also added some jalapeno for a whisper of heat. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Got avocados on the brain?  Our latest post is this delicious Avocado Soup.

    Here's a delicious Avocado Soup recipe that you can always rely on. Serve it lukewarm or chilled and definitely try it with some freshly made veggie stock! mexicanplease.com

    You might also like our Quinoa Avocado Salad.

    This Quinoa Avocado Salad is ridiculously healthy and tastes great on its own. Add in some Lime Cilantro Dressing and it becomes a keeper!! Buen Provecho. mexicanplease.com

     

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    1. Radhika acharya

      May 11, 2018 at 8:33 pm

      I guess I'm hooked now!!!

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    2. Debbie Spivey

      October 12, 2017 at 8:37 am

      This looks delicious!

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      • Patrick

        October 16, 2017 at 4:18 pm

        Thanks Debbie! Hope you enjoy it!

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