Description
Zesty Lime and Avocado Salad with Toasted Pepitas is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings together creamy avocados, tangy lime juice, and crunchy pepitas for a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for warm afternoons or as a stunning side at any gathering, this salad not only pleases the palate but also brightens up your table with its beautiful green hues. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Rinse cherry tomatoes and cilantro under cool water.
- Halve the avocados, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine diced avocados with halved cherry tomatoes. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture.
- Finely chop red onion and cilantro; add to the bowl along with salt and pepper. Gently toss without mashing the avocados.
- Toast pepitas in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown (3-5 minutes). Let cool slightly before adding to the salad.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg