Herby Avocado Salad
This mighty green herby salad is a fresh option to put out at your next BBQ. Do not be shy with the number of herbs added to this salad – those handfuls should be very generous!
Chef Tips:
- If you decide to make this salad ahead of time, add the sliced basil and salad dressing right at the end. This ensures the basil leaves don’t blacken.
- If you have a soy allergy, use petit pois (green peas) in place of edamame beans.
- Did you know that basil should not be stored in the fridge? It should be stored at room temperature.
Yield: Serves 4 as a side salad
Herby Avocado Salad
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
5 minutes
Herby Avocado Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish combining creamy avocado with a medley of fresh herbs, offering a burst of flavors with every bite. Perfect for summer, this salad pairs well with grilled meats or can stand alone as a light, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 2.8 oz edamame beans, defrosted if using frozen
- 1.8 oz lamb’s lettuce, or any salad greens of your choice
- 1.4 oz arugula / wild rocket
- ½ cucumber, chopped very small
- Generous handful parsley, finely chopped
- Generous handful basil leaves, finely chopped
- Handful mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 TB lemon juice
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a small pan of salted water to the boil. Once boiling, add the edamame beans and boil for 4 minutes. Have a large bowl of iced water ready. Drain in a colander then immediately plunge into the iced water to halt cooking. Once cooled, drain well in the colander.
- Combine the lamb’s lettuce, arugula, cucumber, and all the chopped herbs in a large bowl.
- Spread out onto a large serving platter and top with the sliced avocado.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard together in a small bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper and drizzle all over the salad.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 280Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 160mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 5g
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