No-Lettuce Strawberry Avocado Salad
This fresh salad skips the lettuce and focuses on the good stuff – creamy avocado, sweet strawberries, and crunchy nuts. You’ll get all the satisfaction of a proper salad without any wilted greens.
It’s ready in 15 minutes and works as a light lunch or side dish. The combination of textures and flavors makes it way more interesting than your typical green salad.
Choosing Avocados That Won’t Turn to Mush
You want avocados that give slightly when pressed but aren’t squishy. They should feel like a ripe peach – firm but yielding. If they’re rock hard, let them sit on your counter for 2-3 days until they reach that sweet spot.
Once you cut them, toss the pieces with lemon juice immediately. This isn’t just about preventing browning – the acid actually helps maintain their texture so they don’t turn into guacamole when you mix everything together.
Must-Have Items
No-Lettuce Strawberry Avocado Salad
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Small whisk or fork
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
Instructions
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until the honey is completely dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
- Prepare avocados: Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and dice into 3/4-inch pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl and immediately toss with 1 tablespoon of the prepared dressing to coat evenly.
- Combine salad: Add sliced strawberries, chopped walnuts, and red onion to the bowl with avocados. Pour remaining dressing over the mixture and gently fold everything together with a large spoon until evenly coated.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer to serving bowl or individual plates. Top with crumbled goat cheese and chopped mint. Serve immediately while avocados are fresh and strawberries haven’t released too much juice.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (1 serving)
