Description
Spice up your meal with this vibrant Spicy Avocado Salad, a delightful medley of fresh ingredients and zesty flavors. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a quick lunch, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying. The creamy avocado pairs beautifully with a spicy dressing that adds an exciting kick to every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this colorful dish that’s sure to impress guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, corn, and cilantro. Toss gently.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, hot sauce (to taste), garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg