Description
A vibrant, crisp salad featuring fresh California-inspired ingredients that combine creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber, all tossed in a light citrus vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 English cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Citrus Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry all produce thoroughly. Tear greens into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well blended.
- In a large bowl, gently toss salad greens with half the vinaigrette.
- Layer avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion on top. Sprinkle with walnuts and cilantro.
- Drizzle remaining dressing just before serving.
Notes
- For best results, add avocado just before serving to prevent browning
- Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Can substitute walnuts with almonds or pecans
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g