Strawberry Avocado Salad
Fresh strawberries and creamy avocado come together in this bright, satisfying salad that works as a side dish or light lunch. The combination sounds unusual but tastes incredible—sweet berries balance the rich avocado while a simple lime dressing ties everything together.
You’ll have this ready in 15 minutes with no cooking required.
Choosing Ripe Avocados Without the Guesswork
The key to great avocado salad is fruit that’s ripe but still firm enough to hold its shape when mixed. Look for avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but don’t feel mushy. The skin should be dark green to nearly black.
If your avocados are too firm, place them in a paper bag with a banana overnight. Too soft? They’ll work fine—just add them to the salad last and fold them in very gently to prevent mashing.
Must-Have Items
Strawberry Avocado Salad
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl for dressing
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries: Hull and slice strawberries into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Dice avocados: Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and dice into 3/4-inch pieces. Add to bowl with strawberries.
- Add aromatics: Slice red onion as thinly as possible and add to the bowl along with chopped mint leaves.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until honey is completely dissolved and dressing is smooth.
- Combine and serve: Pour dressing over salad and gently fold together with a large spoon, being careful not to mash the avocado. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed. Sprinkle with pine nuts if using and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (1 serving)
