Description
Lime and Avocado Salad with Toasted Pepitas is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines creamy avocados, zesty lime, and crunchy pepitas for an irresistible flavor explosion. Perfect as a side or light lunch, this salad brings a burst of freshness to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted pepitas
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Cut avocados in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice.
- Toast the pepitas: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pepitas until golden brown and fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Set aside to cool.
- Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion (drained if soaked), and chopped cilantro.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently to combine.
- Add crunch: Fold in toasted pepitas just before serving.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to bowls or plates; drizzle with extra lime juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg