Best Really Green Salad With Avocado Lemon Dressing Recipes

LEMON AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING

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This creamy dressing, with its bold lemon flavor, is a refreshing change of pace, it's not one you'll see on the grocery shelves. My uncle in California shared the recipe with me.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and mashed
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon honey
Salad greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and sweet red and yellow pepper strips

Steps:

In a blender, combine the first nine ingredients; cover and process until blended. Serve with salad greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

MY FAVORITE AVOCADO SALAD

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Tangy lime dressing is the perfect topper for this avocado salad. Toasted walnuts make for crunchy goodness, but try it with any kind of nut you like. -Ilia Kaku, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium avocados, peeled and cubed
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
LIME DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash sugar

Steps:

Drizzle lemon juice over avocados. In a serving bowl, combine salad greens, tomatoes, onion, walnuts and avocados. Whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

REALLY GREEN SALAD WITH AVOCADO LEMON DRESSING

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This is what I eat everyday for lunch. I just use what I have on hand. Feel free to change around the ingredients to please your tastes. Sometimes I even grate some beet into the mix!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 1 large serving

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 cups mixed baby greens (or lettuce of choice)
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4-1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, to taste
1/2 cup alfalfa sprout
1/4 cup lentil sprouts (or other sprouts)
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (or yellow or green)
1/2 cup snow peas, sliced thinly
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 scallion, chopped
1/4-1/2 cup thinly sliced of fresh mint
grated beets or shaved summer squash, etc
1 lemon, juice of (about 1/3-1/2 cup)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey (to taste)
1/2 avocado, mashed
salt (optional)

Steps:

In a large bowl, place the lettuces, parsley, cilantro, sprouts, cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, snow peas, garlic, scallions and mint.
In a small bowl, mash avocado well.
Add juice from lemon, honey and avocado.
Add oil to taste and mix thoroughly.
Salt to taste if desired(I don't use it).
Pour dressing over salad and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 980.4, Fat 87.9, SaturatedFat 12.3, Sodium 71.3, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 24.9, Protein 10.1

AVOCADO SALAD

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Made with an abundance of rich and creamy avocados, vibrant tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, bright red onions and a fresh herb dressing. A healthy side that's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 medium (12 oz) English cucumber, (cut into quarters through the length then sliced)
16 oz. grape tomatoes*
1/2 small red onion,** (sliced into small pieces)
2 medium avocados ((firm but ripe), sliced into bite size pieces)
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice***
1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
3 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp honey
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

For the dressing: In a small mixing bowl whisk together lemon juice, red wine vinegar, extra virgin oil oil, honey, garlic, cilantro, parsley, oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a large bowl gently toss together cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado with dressing.
Serve shortly after preparing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 17 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEN SALAD WITH AVOCADO

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A simple, fresh-tasting salad to serve as part of a summery buffet

Provided by Xanthe Clay

Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tbsp lemon juice
pinch of salt
4 tbsp olive oil
small bunch finely chopped chives
200g bag mixed salad leaves
2 sliced, ripe avocados

Steps:

Squeeze 1 tbsp lemon juice into a jam jar with a pinch of salt. Pour in 4 tbsp olive oil, add a small bunch finely chopped chives, put on the lid, then shake well. To serve, toss with 200g bag mixed salad leaves and 2 sliced ripe avocados.

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