Crisp radish and avocado salad with lemon and garlic
This crisp radish and avocado salad features creamy avocado, crunchy radishes, and refreshing cucumber, all tossed in a zesty lemon and garlic dressing. It's a quick and nutritious option, perfect as a light meal or side dish.
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 10 min
Ingredients:
1 avocado5 radishes
1/2 onion
1 cucumber
5 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp onion
1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley
This crisp radish and avocado salad with lemon and garlic is a refreshing and nutritious choice that's quick to prepare. Combining the creamy texture of avocado with the crunch of radish and cucumber, this salad is enhanced with a zesty lemon and garlic dressing. Perfect as a light meal or a side dish, it’s a great way to enjoy fresh ingredients.
Instructions:
- Slice the avocado and cucumber.
- Thinly slice the radishes.
- Finely chop half an onion (about 36g).
- Mince the garlic clove.
- In a small bowl, combine 5 teaspoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and the minced garlic.
- Add a dash of salt and a dash of black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced avocado, sliced radishes, chopped onion, and sliced cucumber.
- Add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped onion for extra flavor.
- Pour the lemon-garlic dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
- Toss again lightly to distribute the parsley throughout.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Enjoy this crisp radish and avocado salad as a delightful addition to your meal. The vibrant flavors and contrasting textures make for an unforgettable taste experience that’s both satisfying and healthy.
Crisp radish and avocado salad with lemon and garlic FAQ:
This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store it in an airtight container for up to 1 day in the refrigerator. The avocado may brown, so it's ideal to consume it soon after preparation.
If you don't have lemon juice, you can substitute it with lime juice or apple cider vinegar for a tangy flavor. However, the taste will be slightly different.
This salad is already vegan as it does not contain any animal products. Enjoy it freely as is!
If you don’t have fresh parsley, you can use other fresh herbs like cilantro, dill, or basil as alternatives to give the salad a different flavor profile.
A ripe avocado will have a slightly soft feel when gently squeezed and will yield to pressure. Additionally, the skin should be dark green to black, depending on the variety.
Cooking Tips:
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to ensure the best texture for your salad.
- Thinly slice the radishes and cucumber to balance the texture and flavor with the creamy avocado.
- For a more intense garlic flavor, mince the garlic and let it sit in the lemon juice and olive oil mixture for a few minutes before combining with the other ingredients.
- Add the lemon juice just before serving to maintain the freshness of the avocado.
- Mix the salad gently to avoid mashing the avocado, preserving the chunkiness of the ingredients.
- Feel free to add more fresh herbs like mint or cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
2 ServingsCalories 200kcal
Protein 3.54g
Carbohydrates 18g
Fiber 8g
Sugar 4.91g
Fat 27g
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