Avocado Salad with Avocado-Lime Vinaigrette

Not only are avocados delicious, they are one of the best vegetables out there. Low in cholesterol and sodium, a good source of dietary fiber, high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K and folate, and they are moderately anti-inflammatory. I like to serve the dressing on the side to keep portion sizes in check. With this salad, since the avocados are already slightly marinated in lime juice, you really don't need much more than a couple tablespoons of the vinaigrette to add the zing necessary to bring this salad alive. Enjoy with my low calorie-biscuits and you have a very satisfying and waist-trimming meal!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 203 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Haas avocados - peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 lime, juiced, divided
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, or more to taste
• 4 cups chopped leafy green lettuce, or more to taste
• ¼ cup very thinly sliced red onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toss avocado slices with 1/2 of the lime juice in a bowl.

Step 2

Mash 3 avocado slices with a fork in a bowl. Whisk mashed avocado slices, remaining lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Pour lettuce into a large salad bowl. Arrange avocado slices over lettuce and sprinkle red onion over the top. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve salad with dressing on the side.