Avocado salad with asian dressing
Delight in a refreshing Avocado Salad with Asian Dressing, featuring creamy avocados, crisp cucumbers, fragrant spearmint, and coriander leaves. Enhanced with a savory blend of mirin, vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of sugar, this salad is finished with a drizzle of olive oil for a flavorful, healthy dish.
- 23 Mar 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 6 Servings
- 9 Ingredients
Avocado salad with Asian dressing is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines creamy avocados with crisp cucumbers and aromatic herbs, all beautifully complemented by a tangy, slightly sweet dressing. This light and delicious salad is perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Peel the cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Cut the avocado flesh into bite-sized cubes.
- Wash and dry the spearmint and coriander leaves. Coarsely chop or tear them into smaller pieces.
- In a small bowl, combine the mirin, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Gradually whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber slices, avocado cubes, spearmint, and coriander leaves.
- Drizzle the prepared Asian dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Be careful not to mash the avocados.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor. Enjoy your refreshing Avocado Salad with Asian Dressing!
Tips:
- Ensure the avocados are ripe but still firm to achieve the perfect texture for the salad.
- Chill the cucumbers in the refrigerator before slicing them for an extra refreshing crunch.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar or soy sauce in the dressing according to your taste preferences.
- To prevent the avocados from browning, you can toss them with a little lemon or lime juice before combining them with the other ingredients.
- If you prefer a bit of spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a few drops of sriracha to the dressing.
The avocado salad with Asian dressing is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. It's a perfect side dish or a light meal on its own. Enjoy the freshness of avocados, the crunch of cucumbers, and the aromatic herbs, all brought together by a deliciously balanced Asian dressing. Enjoy!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 170 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 120kcal | 6% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 2.04g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 10g | 3% |
| Fiber 4.93g | 13% |
| Sugar 2.69g | 3% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 12g | 14% |
| Saturated 1.76g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 13ug | 1% |
| Choline 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 0.07mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 0.12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 1.29mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 0.21mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B9 60ug | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E 1.44mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K 33ug | 26% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 22mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu 0.16mg | 18% |
| Iron, Fe 0.65mg | 6% |
| Magnesium, Mg 33mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus, P 60mg | 5% |
| Potassium, K 500mg | 15% |
| Selenium, Se 0.54ug | 1% |
| Sodium, Na 100mg | 7% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.62mg | 6% |
| Water | |
| Water 130g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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