CHIPOTLE LIME AVOCADO SALAD

Chipotle Lime Avocado Salad image

I use my music to promote a healthy lifestyle, like eating your veggies. This bright salad is loaded with avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes and a little heat factor. -DJ Cavem, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, maple syrup, chipotle pepper and, if desired, cayenne until blended. In another bowl, combine avocados, cucumber and chives. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat. Serve over tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.