Baby Shower Strawberry Avocado Salad
This fresh strawberry avocado salad brings together sweet berries and creamy avocado with a light honey-lime dressing. It’s naturally colorful and elegant enough for baby showers without any fussy preparation.
The combination works beautifully because the lime juice keeps the avocados from browning while adding brightness to balance the strawberries’ sweetness.
Choosing and Preparing Your Avocados
You want avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren’t mushy. They should feel like a ripe peach – soft but still holding their shape. If your avocados are too firm, let them sit on the counter for a day or two.
Cut the avocados just before serving to prevent browning. Even with lime juice in the dressing, pre-cut avocados can start looking tired after a few hours. If you must prep ahead, toss the avocado pieces directly with lime juice immediately after cutting.
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Baby Shower Strawberry Avocado Salad
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl for dressing
- Whisk
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries: Hull and quarter the strawberries, then place them in a large mixing bowl. If the strawberries are very large, cut them into smaller bite-sized pieces.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, and salt until the honey is completely dissolved and the dressing looks smooth, about 1 minute.
- Add avocados: Cut the avocados in half, remove pits, and dice into 3/4-inch pieces. Add the avocado pieces to the bowl with strawberries.
- Toss with dressing: Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss with your hands or a large spoon until everything is evenly coated. The fruit should glisten with dressing but not be swimming in it.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped mint and pine nuts over the salad just before serving. The mint should be bright green and fragrant, and the pine nuts should add a light crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (1 serving)
