Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1 spring onion, sliced
For the Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 large lemons
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Salad Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, quartered hard-boiled eggs, chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, and sliced spring onion.
Make the Lemon Vinaigrette
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
Dress the Salad
Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Gently toss the salad to ensure all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve Immediately
Once dressed, serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and textures.
Notes
- Avocado Selection: Choose ripe but firm avocados to maintain their shape in the salad.
- Egg Preparation: For perfectly hard-boiled eggs, place them in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 9-12 minutes before cooling and peeling.
Customization: Feel free to add other ingredients like feta cheese, olives, or grilled chicken to enhance the salad’s flavor and nutritional profile.
Storage: This salad is best enjoyed fresh. If you need to prepare it in advance, combine all ingredients except the avocados and dressing. Add those just before serving to prevent browning and sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 261
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 596mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8.3mg