Zesty Lime and Avocado Salad with Toasted Pepitas
Experience a burst of flavor with this Zesty Lime and Avocado Salad featuring creamy avocados, tangy lime, and crunchy toasted pepitas. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light meal, this salad combines vibrant ingredients that celebrate summer’s bounty. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s an excellent choice for warm days or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Global
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare them by dicing avocados, halving cherry tomatoes, chopping cilantro, and slicing red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and red onion without mashing the avocado.
- Sprinkle toasted pepitas over the mixture for added crunch.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well-coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg