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AVOCADO SALAD
jan 08, 2020 by dassana amit | 14 comments
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This avocado salad is my favorite salad and I make it pretty often – sometimes as a
side and on occasions as a main meal with a nicely toasted sourdough loaf or bread.

The recipe is also vegan and gluten-free. This is a simple yet flavorful salad for
the summers.

avocado salad served in a wooden bowl with a wooden spoon and some toasted bread in
the background
AVOCADO SALAD
Though there are many ways an avocado salad is made. I am sharing a recipe that is
a vegan and gluten-free version. This is one avocado salad that I make many times.

Flavor profile: the subtle sweetness, smoothness and creaminess of the avocado give
a sharp contrast to the crispness of the onions, the tanginess of the tomatoes and
the lemon. The herbs and spices give a warming earthy flavor.
Lemon dressing: a small quantity of lemon vinaigrette dressing is made just enough
for the salad. Adding this lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic & olive oil in the
dressing makes the salad very flavorful. Some spices are also added in the dressing
which gives slightly spiced and warm tones in the salad.
Smoked paprika: i must mention here that the addition of smoked paprika in the
dressing brings some smokiness and heat in the salad. If you do not have smoked
paprika, then you can easily substitute with cayenne or red chilli powder.
Quick & easy: it is a breeze to make this salad and gets done in 10 to 20 minutes.
Ripe avocado: For most avocado recipes, always use ripe avocado to get the best
taste and texture. If the avocados are not ripe, then cover with a paper towel or
brown paper and place them on the kitchen counter for some days till they ripen.
avocado salad served in a wooden bowl with a wooden spoon and some toasted bread in
the background
HOW TO MAKE AVOCADO SALAD
Making the salad dressing

1. In a small bowl take 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and 1 dash of lemon
zest or zest from 1 small lemon.

2. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice.

3. Add ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and 1 small to medium
garlic (minced or finely chopped). In place of smoked paprika you can use ¼
teaspoon cayenne pepper or sweet paprika or red chilli powder.

4. Mix very well and keep the dressing aside.

Preparing avocado & veggies

5. Finely chop 1 small onion, chop 1 medium tomato and some parsley leaves. You
will need ¼ cup finely chopped onions, ⅓ to ½ cup chopped tomatoes, 1 tablespoon
finely chopped parsley or coriander leaves (cilantro).

6. Place the chopped onions, tomatoes and parsley in a mixing bowl.

7. Now halve 2 medium-sized avocados.

8. Remove the seeds and scoop out the pulp with a spoon from the avocado halves.

9. Chop the avocado pulp. If you do not want to chop the avocado, then just the
avocado pulp in the bowl. Mash and mix everything together.

Making avocado salad

10. Place the chopped avocados in the mixing bowl.

11. Stir and then pour the dressing.

12. Season with a dash of black salt (optional). Then add regular white salt or
kosher salt or himalayan pink salt or rock salt. Adding black salt gives a slight
eggy flavor in the salad. I have used a mix of both black salt and rock salt.

13. Toss and mix well.

14. Serve the avocado salad as a side or main. While serving garnish with some
finely chopped parsley or cilantro (coriander leaves).

avocado salad served in a wooden bowl with a wooden spoon and some toasted bread in
the background
TIPS & VARIATIONS
Some more crunch: you can add 1 small to medium-sized cucumber in the salad.
Herbs: your choice of soft herbs can be added.
Spices: some ground cumin or ground coriander can also be sprinkled on the salad.
Substitution: instead of parsley, you can use cilantro (coriander leaves).
Lemony & tangy: for a tangy taste, add 2 to 3 teaspoons of lemon juice.
Servings: the salad serves 3 if served as a side and 1 to 2 servings when served as
a main.
Optional: skip black salt if you do not have it.
Make ahead: this salad can be made ahead and then refrigerated for a couple of
hours. In this case just add the salts before you serve. But the salad is best when
served fresh.
Some more awesome Salad recipes

Vegetable salad
Russian salad
Corn salad
Fruit salad
Sprouts salad
This post from the archives originally published on 17 march 2014 has been
republished and updated with step by step photos on 26 december 2019.

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PIN PRINT
AVOCADO SALAD
5 from 5 votes
Avocado salad recipe with onions, lemons and a tangy lemon dressing. Vegan and
gluten-free recipe.
avocado salad served in a wooden bowl on a grey jute mat on a small round wooden
board
AUTHOR:DASSANA AMIT PREP TIME:15 MINS TOTAL TIME:15 MINS COURSE:SIDE DISH
CUISINE:WORLDDIET:GLUTEN-FREE,KETO,VEGAN SERVINGS (CHANGE THE NUMBER TO SCALE):
3
AS A SIDE DISH
(1 CUP = 250 ML)
INGREDIENTS
For lemon dressing
1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
1 dash Lemon zest or zest from 1 small lemon
1 to 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
¼ teaspoon Smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon Black pepper
1 Small to medium garlic - minced or finely chopped
Other ingredients
¼ cup Finely chopped onions Or 1 small onion
⅓ to ½ cup Chopped tomatoes or 1 medium-sized tomato
1 tablespoon Finely chopped parsley or cilantro (coriander leaves)
2 Medium-sized avocados - chopped, preferable to use hass avocado
1 dash Black salt - optional
White salt or kosher salt or himalayan pink salt - as per taste
INSTRUCTIONS
making the salad dressing
In a small bowl take the extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice.
Add the smoked paprika, black pepper and minced or finely chopped garlic.
In place of smoked paprika you can use ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or sweet paprika
or red chilli powder.
Mix very well and keep the dressing aside.
making avocado salad
Take chopped onions, tomatoes and parsley in a mixing bowl.
Add chopped avocado.
Stir the dressing again and then pour it on the avocado.
Season with a dash of black salt. Also, add white salt or kosher salt or himalayan
pink salt or rock salt.
Toss and mix well.
Serve avocado salad as a side or a main.
NOTES
You can add 1 small to medium-sized cucumber in the salad.
Your choice of soft herbs can be added.
Some ground cumin can also be sprinkled on the salad.
Instead of parsley you can use cilantro (coriander leaves).
For a tangy taste, add 2 to 3 teaspoons of lemon juice.
The salad serves 3 if served as a side and 1 to 2 servings when served as a main.
Skip black salt if you do not have it and just add regular white salt or table
salt.
This salad can be made ahead and then refrigerated for a couple of hours. In this
case just add the salts before you serve. However, best served fresh.
NUTRITION INFO (approximate values)
Nutrition Facts
Avocado Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Sodium 25mg1%
Potassium 709mg20%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 528IU11%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 1mg67%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 1mg59%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 2mg10%
Vitamin B6 1mg50%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Vitamin E 4mg27%
Vitamin K 54µg51%
Calcium 16mg2%
Vitamin B9 (Folate) 116µg29%
Iron 1mg6%
Magnesium 41mg10%
Phosphorus 78mg8%
Zinc 1mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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childhood and began to cook from the age of 10. later having enrolled in a home
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different level which i now share as foolproof recipes. i was formally trained both
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14 COMMENTS/REVIEWS
RUCHI
dec 27, 2019 at 11:49 am
Hi Dassana,
Avocados aren’t easily available around my place. Is there any other veggie that I
can use? Going through the reviews on this one.. everyone has heaped praises on
this recipe. It makes me want to try..

On another note, comments have been closed on almost all recipes on the blog. Is
there any other way one can reach out in case of queries on any recipe?
Thanks!

DASSANA AMIT
dec 27, 2019 at 7:03 pm
hi ruchi, you can use the same dressing with a mix of boiled potatoes, green peas,
steamed carrots and steamed beans or blanched beans. even boiled corn can be added.
i make a lot of salads with various dressings. just that i do not get time to add
them on the website.

you can even check the potato salad recipe i have shared earlier. i will be sharing
a few salad recipes which are in the drafts. another healthy variation you can add
to salads is roasted sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds or roasted
crushed peanuts. a quick salad i make is chopping some carrots, cucumber. drizzle
with extra virgin olive oil, season with salt and pepper and herbs like coriander,
parsley or basil. add some lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. roast pumpkin seeds
or sesame seeds in a small pan. mix and toss.

i will try to open the comments section soon. wishing you and your family a happy
new year.

PALLAVI
jan 26, 2017 at 5:10 pm
Hi Dassana, can we add mayonnaise- just curious to know if that combination will
work here. Thanks
Pallavi

DASSANA AMIT
jan 26, 2017 at 6:38 pm
pallavi, you can use mayonnaise. but then reduce oil. just add ½ to 1 teaspoon oil
as mayonnaise already has oil in it.

KHANJAN
aug 12, 2015 at 3:10 am
Hi Dassana
I made this salad for my husband and he like it very much.
Can you post some more receipe of salad.5 stars

DASSANA AMIT
aug 12, 2015 at 2:43 pm
khanjan, glad to know this. i will try to add more salad recipes.

RASHMI
apr 05, 2015 at 3:29 pm
Hi,
I made this salad today…
It was very easy to prepare and came out very tasty…
Simple recipe, yet very delicious..
Thanks!5 stars

DASSANA AMIT
apr 05, 2015 at 6:28 pm
welcome rashmi. glad to know this.

LIN ULTRAVIOLET
may 20, 2014 at 7:56 pm
I made this a few days ago and it was aaww deliciousss! it was very refreshing and
light, perfect for any ocasion � Thanx a lot!!5 stars

DASSANA AMIT
may 20, 2014 at 8:16 pm
thanks for the feedback lin.

NATALIE
apr 15, 2014 at 9:17 pm
Are there avocados in India?

DASSANA AMIT
apr 15, 2014 at 11:06 pm
yes avocados are available in the western and southern parts of india.

TECHIE2MOM
mar 18, 2014 at 1:01 pm
Looks very interesting and healthy salad.. now i need to buy avocado…

EASYFOODSMITH
mar 18, 2014 at 10:36 am
I would love to grab that bowl of salad. It is so hot and growing sultry here and
this sounds the perfect thing to indulge in.

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