Asparagus Avocado Salad with Lime and Mint
Asparagus avocado salad is a fresh and simple side dish made with crisp asparagus, creamy avocado, lime, and mint. This 5-ingredient lettuce-free salad comes together in about 15 minutes.
Servings: 2
Calories: 271kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 to 1¼ pounds)
- 1 avocado cubed
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh mint leaves torn or chopped
Instructions
- Wash the asparagus and remove any tough stalks. In a large pan, add about an inch of water and bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook just a few minutes until tender and bright green. Drain and plunge in a bowl of ice water to stop the asparagus from cooking.1 bunch asparagus
- Drain the asparagus once it's cool and pat dry. Cut into bite-size pieces.
- Place the asparagus pieces in a salad bowl. Add the avocado.1 avocado
- Drizzle the salad with the lime juice and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tablespoons lime juice, salt and pepper
- Gently toss the salad.
- Add the mint leaves and serve.fresh mint leaves
Notes
This recipe makes two servings as a starter salad and four servings as a side dish.
While best enjoyed right away, leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for a day or two.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1855IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 5mg
