Description
A simple and comforting creamy avocado salad, perfect as a side dish, spread, or light lunch. This recipe is quick, easy, and made with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 small cucumber, finely diced
- 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel and pit the avocados. Place the flesh into a medium bowl and mash gently with a fork, keeping it slightly chunky for texture.
- Add the finely diced cucumber and red onion to the bowl with the mashed avocado.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and dill for a bright, fresh flavor.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Gently mix all ingredients until evenly combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. This creamy avocado salad is delightful as a dip, spread, or topping.
Notes
- Double the recipe for larger gatherings.
- For extra creaminess, add a tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt.
- Use ripe but firm avocados for best texture.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or diced chili.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent browning.
- This salad pairs well with grilled fish, falafel, or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (estimated)
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g