Description
Enjoy a refreshing salad that combines creamy avocado and zesty lime dressing, topped with crunchy toasted pepitas—perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted pepitas
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the avocados, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the cilantro.
- Toast the Pepitas: In a small pan over medium heat, toast pepitas for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed for extra zing.
- Combine Everything: In a large mixing bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, toasted pepitas, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle dressing over the mixture.
- Toss Gently: Using clean hands or utensils, gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients with dressing without mashing the avocados.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to serving plates or a bowl. Add an extra squeeze of lime on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg