Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring mixed greens, ripe avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a spicy ranch dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, romaine)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- For the Spicy Ranch Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, cucumber slices, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Add hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the spicy ranch dressing over the salad ingredients and toss carefully until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately while everything is fresh.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days, keeping the dressing separate. For added protein, consider mixing in grilled chicken or black beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, avocado, spicy dressing, healthy, summer meal, vegetarian