Description

Bright, colorful, and packed with fresh, crisp greens, creamy avocado, and a zesty natural dressing, this Vibrant Spring Salad with Avocado is a refreshing and nourishing dish perfect for a light lunch or side. Its blend of textures and versatile flavors make it an irresistible, plant-based friendly addition to your springtime meal rotation.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

2 cups fresh mixed greens (lettuces, arugula, spinach)
1 ripe avocado
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup toasted almonds or walnuts

Zesty Dressing (natural)

3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp mustard (natural)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Greens: Start by rinsing and drying your mixed greens thoroughly to keep the salad crisp. Tear any large leaves into bite-size pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the Avocado and Veggies: Carefully cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice it into thin, even pieces. Slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion to build flavorful layers.
Make the Zesty Dressing (natural): Whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and mustard (natural). Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
Assemble the Salad: Gently toss the greens with cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion, then drizzle the dressing evenly over the top. Carefully add avocado slices to avoid mashing.
Add Nuts and Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle toasted nuts and chopped parsley and mint on top of the salad for the perfect final touch of crunch and herbal brightness.

Notes

Choose perfectly ripe avocados: they should give slightly to gentle pressure but not be too soft.
Dry your greens well to avoid sogginess and diluted dressing.
Toast nuts in a dry skillet to amplify flavor and add satisfying crunch.
Add dressing just before serving to keep greens fresh and crisp.
Use fresh lemon juice to brighten the dressing and complement the avocado.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: No Cooking Required
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 220
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: spring salad, avocado salad, fresh salad, plant-based salad, healthy salad, zesty dressing, mixed greens salad