Description
A fresh and colorful spring salad packed with creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crunchy walnuts, and mixed greens, tossed in a tangy lime herb dressing.
Ingredients
- 5 plum tomatoes, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 package spring salad mix
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- 2 avocados, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 pinch sugar
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
1. Drizzle lemon juice over the diced avocados and gently toss to coat. Let them sit for a few minutes so they absorb the flavor.
2. In a large serving bowl combine the spring salad mix, chopped tomatoes, red onion, toasted walnuts, and lemon-coated avocados.
3. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, parsley, cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar until smooth and well blended.
4. Pour the lime dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
Letting the avocado sit briefly in lemon juice enhances flavor and helps prevent browning.
Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry pan for extra crunch and deeper flavor.
Toss the salad gently to keep the avocado pieces intact.
Serve immediately after dressing for the freshest taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 65 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 50 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg