Description
A fresh, creamy, and nutrient-rich avocado salad healthy lunch made with ripe avocados, crisp vegetables, and a bright lemon dressing. Perfect for meal prep, weight-loss meals, or clean-eating lunches.
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
1 cup fresh spinach or lettuce
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chicken, tuna, shrimp, eggs, corn, black beans, cilantro
Instructions
1. Chop the vegetables and place them into a large bowl.
2. Dice the ripe avocados and toss them gently with lemon juice to reduce browning.
3. Add avocado to the bowl with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and greens.
4. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad.
6. Fold gently to avoid crushing the avocado.
7. Add optional protein if desired.
8. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
Add protein such as chicken, shrimp, tuna, or eggs to make it more filling.
To prevent browning, coat avocado with lemon or lime juice.
Store vegetables and dressing separately for best freshness.
Great for weight-loss, low-carb meals, and clean-eating diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 30
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 6