GREEN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING
Green Salad with Avocado Dressing is a simple,filling, healthy, refreshing salad with a homemade condiment. Love making this salad whenever I make Avocado Dressing. Not only do I love the hues of green but also the flavours and textures. This salad has more salad leaves compared to the other ingredients used.
Ingredients
FOR THE GREEN SALAD
- 3 cups mixed green salad leaves
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- 8-10 basil leaves
- ¼ cup spring onion chopped
- 2 small cucumbers sliced
- 1 medium avocado cut into slices or cubes
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 8-10 green olives
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds roasted
FOR THE AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING
- 1 small avocado
- ½ cup thick yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh coriander/cilantro chopped
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- ½ -1 jalapeño
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp coarse pepper powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
PREPARATION OF THE GREEN SALAD
- Wash the salad leaves. Pat them dry on a kitchen towel.
- Put the leaves and mint in one big bowl.
- Slice or cube the cucumbers. Add to the bowl.
- Slice or cut the avocado into cubes. Add lime juice and mix so it doesn't turn black.
- Add to the salad.
- Add olives, chopped spring and the roasted pumpkin seeds. If the olives are big you can slice them.
- Toss the salad.
- Leave it in the big bowl or divide it between two salad plates.
PREPARATION OF AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING
- To prepare the dressing, add all the ingredients in a blender jug.
- Process to a smooth consistency.
- Adjust the salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve it on the side.
Notes
Prepare the dressing ahead and chill it in the fridge.
Add pistachios to the salad.
Replace the yogurt with mayonnaise if you like.
Use any green salad leaves of your choice. Sometimes I add baby spinach too.
Add some protein to make it into a light meal. Add tofu, paneer, cheese, chicken any any meat of your choice.