This Avocado Salad is always a huge hit with everyone!

avocados

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cooked zucchini

Mashed peas offer a creamy texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides similar health benefits and flavor.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion adds a milder flavor and is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity and brightness.

Thoroughly clean all vegetables before making the salad.

Dry the herbs well to prevent the salad from getting soggy.

Cut 1 large or 2 small English cucumbers into half moons.

Dice 3 tomatoes or a handful of cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Cut 1 medium onion into quarters and slice them.

Finely chop 5 stems of dill, mint leaves, and cilantro/coriander.

Add 1 tsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt.

Gently mix until everything is well combined.

Taste and adjust lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Let it sit for 15 minutes.

Cut 1 ripe avocado into bite-sized pieces.

Add the avocado just before serving and mix gently.

Garnish with some toasted pumpkin seeds or pistachios.

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