Nourish Avocado Garden Salad

Intro:
A fresh and colorful salad featuring creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes and sweet peppers. It is light, refreshing and packed with natural flavor—perfect as a healthy lunch or side dish.

Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe avocados, diced
• 4 cups fresh lettuce, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• ½ yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander/cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt

Method

1. Wash and dry the lettuce thoroughly, then arrange it on a large serving plate.
2. Add the diced tomatoes, red and yellow peppers and sliced onion.
3. Gently add the diced avocado over the vegetables.
4. Sprinkle with fresh coriander.
5. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
7. Toss very gently just before serving to avoid crushing the avocado.
8. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

This salad provides healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, fiber from the vegetables, and vitamins and antioxidants from the colorful fresh produce.

Nourish Kitchen Tip: Add the lemon juice to the avocado soon after cutting to help maintain its fresh appearance and add a bright flavor.