A crisp green salad can turn a few fresh ingredients into a colorful and refreshing dish. Romaine lettuce provides plenty of crunch while cucumber adds a cool, crisp texture.
Creamy avocado balances the fresh vegetables, and parsley adds a clean herbal flavor. A simple lime and olive oil dressing brings everything together with a bright, tangy finish.
Ready in minutes with no cooking required, this salad works beautifully for lunch or as a fresh side for almost any meal. It’s especially refreshing when you want something light, simple, and full of fresh ingredients.
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Fresh Romaine Salad with Avocado, Cucumber, and Lime Dressing
Make this fresh romaine salad in just 15 minutes with avocado, cucumber, parsley, and a simple lime dressing. A healthy, no-cook dish perfect for lunch or a refreshing side.
Ingredients
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Salad Bowl
Cooking Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce.
- Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- Add the sliced cucumber and chopped parsley.
- Cut the avocado into cubes and gently add it to the salad.
- Add the sliced red onion if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Taste the dressing and add additional lime juice or seasoning if needed.
- Pour the lime dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently so the avocado maintains its shape and the vegetables are lightly coated.
- Serve immediately while the romaine and cucumber are crisp.
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Notes
Dry the romaine thoroughly after washing so the lime dressing coats the leaves instead of becoming watery.
Choose a ripe but firm avocado so the pieces hold their shape when tossed.
Add the avocado and dressing just before serving for the freshest texture.
Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chickpeas, or feta cheese make delicious additions.
For meal prep, store the dressing and avocado separately until ready to serve.
Choose a ripe but firm avocado so the pieces hold their shape when tossed.
Add the avocado and dressing just before serving for the freshest texture.
Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chickpeas, or feta cheese make delicious additions.
For meal prep, store the dressing and avocado separately until ready to serve.