Description
A refreshing salad featuring creamy avocados and a mix of vibrant ingredients, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe avocados, diced
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 whole wheat pita breads, toasted and torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- Gently fold in the diced avocado to avoid mashing it.
- Add the toasted pita pieces just before serving to keep them crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, sumac, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh lemon zest in the dressing.
- This salad is best served fresh, so prepare just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg