Imagine a salad so vibrant, so nutritious, and so incredibly delicious that it will make you forget every boring, wilted salad you've ever encountered. This Clean Eating Avocado Cashew Salad is not just a meal—it's a culinary revolution that combines creamy avocados, crunchy cashews, and fresh greens into a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body. In just 10 minutes, you can create a restaurant-worthy dish that screams health, happiness, and pure gastronomic pleasure!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1/2 cup cashews, chopped
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fresh produce thoroughly using clean water and a fresh kitchen towel.
- Carefully slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into bite-sized cubes approximately 1/2 inch in size.
- Roughly chop the raw cashews using a sharp knife, ensuring they are broken into smaller pieces but not completely pulverized.
- In a medium mixing bowl, gently spread the mixed greens as a base layer to create a fresh foundation for the salad.
- Arrange the diced avocado pieces evenly across the mixed greens, creating a visually appealing distribution.
- Sprinkle the chopped cashews over the avocado and greens to add texture and nutritional value.
- In a small separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil and fresh lemon juice to create a light, zesty dressing.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice mixture evenly over the salad.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and prevent the avocado from browning.
Tips
- Choose ripe but firm avocados: Look for avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren't mushy.
- Toast the cashews for extra flavor: Before chopping, lightly toast the cashews in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes to enhance their nutty taste.
- Prevent avocado browning: Use fresh lemon juice not just for dressing, but to help keep the avocado green and fresh.
- Customize your greens: While mixed greens work great, feel free to experiment with baby spinach, arugula, or kale for different flavor profiles.
- Prep ingredients just before serving to maintain maximum freshness and prevent the avocado from oxidizing.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas to make this a more substantial meal.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor in your dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 502kcal
Carbohydrates: 24g
Protein: 9g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 0mg
