Best Avocado Salads Recipes

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AVOCADO-GRAPEFRUIT SALADS



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These salads make a refreshing starter. To remove the pitof an avocado without damaging the flesh, halve the avocadolengthwise, then gently tap the sharp edge of a large knifeinto the pit. Twist the knife, holding on to the avocado firmly,and the pit should come out easily.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice (2 lemons)
2 avocados, preferably Hass, halved lengthwise and pitted
2 red grapefruit
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Brush 2 teaspoons lemon juice over flesh of avocados; set aside.
  • Remove peel and pith from grapefruit using a sharp paring knife. Working over a medium bowl to catch the juice, carefully carve out segments from between membranes. Transfer grapefruit segments to a small bowl; set aside. Reserve juice in bowl.
  • Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, the salt, and tarragon to the grapefruit juice; season with pepper. Whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream. Add grapefruit sections; toss gently just to coat.
  • Place each avocado half on a plate. Top with grapefruit mixture, dividing evenly. Garnish with tarragon. Serve with lime wedges.

SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALADS



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This gorgeous shrimp and avocado salad has such authentic flavor, you'll think you're sitting at a beachside cantina in Acapulco. -Heidi Hall, North St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons olive oil
5 cups hearts of romaine salad mix
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE:
7 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the shrimp, garlic, chili powder, salt and cumin in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, corn, peas and red pepper; divide among 4 serving plates. Top each with shrimp and avocado. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 35g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

AVOCADO SALADS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ripe haas avocados
Mango
Papaya
Arugula
Chervil Leaves
Tomatoes
Nicoise olives

Steps:

  • For dressing: Lemon or lime juice Walnut oil or Olive oil Fresh hot red chilies Fresh hot green chilies.

INDIVIDUAL AVOCADO SALADS



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Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pieces Avocados cut in half
15 pieces Baby tomatoes, chopped
1 clove Garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Chopped fresh cilantro
1 splash Fresh lime juice squeezed

Steps:

  • Cut avocados in half, removing seed.
  • Combine all other ingredients. Spoon into Avocado halves. Sprinkle with s and p.
  • Serve immediately.

INDIVIDUAL AVOCADO SALADS



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Mini salads made in a half of an avocado. I saw this on pinterest, but when I followed the link, it was gone. So, this is my version! These are amazing!

Provided by MrCanmore

Categories     Avocado

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 avocados
15 baby tomatoes, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
squeeze fresh lime juice
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut avocados in half lengwise, twist to separate and then carefully remove the seed from the other half. Combine all other ingredients. Spoon into the avocado halves. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 81.4, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.3

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