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.
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 20 min
Ingredients:
2 avocados1/2 cup spearmint
1/2 cup coriander leaves
2 cucumbers
1 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp olive oil
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.
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 per serving
6 ServingsCalories 120kcal
Protein 2.04g
Carbohydrates 10g
Fiber 4.93g
Sugar 2.69g
Fat 12g
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