Avocado Salad with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
95%
Avocado Salad with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes
45 min.
1
404kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this vibrant Avocado Salad with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes! Bursting with flavor and packed with health benefits, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delight for your taste buds. With a health score of 95, it’s a guilt-free option that fits perfectly into a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free lifestyle.

The creamy texture of ripe avocado pairs beautifully with the crispness of yellow bell pepper and the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Enhanced with a zesty dressing made from fresh lime juice, garlic, and a hint of cayenne pepper, this salad is sure to awaken your senses. It’s a versatile dish that can serve as a side, an antipasti, or even a light snack, making it an ideal choice for any meal of the day.

Not only is this salad delicious, but it’s also incredibly easy to prepare. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves one, perfect for a solo lunch or as a starter for a dinner party. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a healthy, satisfying salad that celebrates the vibrant flavors of fresh produce!

Ingredients

  •  avocado firm pitted ripe halved
  • pinch ground pepper 
  •  cherry tomatoes halved
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh whole chopped for garnish
  • serving coarse salt 
  • small garlic clove minced
  • 0.5  juice of lime 
  • teaspoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  •  spring onion trimmed thinly sliced
  • 0.5  bell pepper diced yellow seeds removed,

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cayenne. Season with salt.
  2. Scoop out flesh from avocado halves, reserving shells, and chop.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and add bell pepper, tomatoes, scallion, and chopped cilantro.
  4. Drizzle with dressing and season with salt. Gently stir to combine. Spoon mixture into reserved shells.
  5. Garnish with whole cilantro leaves and serve immediately.
  6. Other
  7. Reprinted with permission from Meatless From the Kitchens of Martha Stewart Living, © 2013 Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.For more than twenty years, the food editors and chefs in the kitchens at MARTHA STEWART LIVING have produced dozens of bestselling cookbooks, including Martha Stewart's Cooking School, Martha's American Food, Martha's Baking Handbook, Everyday Food: Great Food Fast, and Power Foods. MARTHA STEWART is the author of more than 75 books on cooking, entertaining, crafts, home-keeping, gardens, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of Cooking School on PBS.

Nutrition Facts

Calories404kcal
Protein5.5%
Fat68.96%
Carbs25.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
166
Glycemic Load
1.94
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.218695744224%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.66mg
Epicatechin
0.74mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.3mg
Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.35mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.62mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.19mg
Quercetin
2.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:403.86kcal
20.19%
Fat:33.85g
52.08%
Saturated Fat:4.88g
30.49%
Carbohydrates:28.2g
9.4%
Net Carbohydrates:13.01g
4.73%
Sugar:4.44g
4.94%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:223.29mg
9.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.08g
12.16%
Vitamin C:160.41mg
194.44%
Vitamin K:73.78µg
70.26%
Fiber:15.19g
60.76%
Folate:201.16µg
50.29%
Potassium:1390.23mg
39.72%
Vitamin B6:0.75mg
37.52%
Vitamin E:5.45mg
36.33%
Vitamin B5:3.07mg
30.71%
Copper:0.55mg
27.32%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.92%
Vitamin B3:4.69mg
23.44%
Vitamin A:1107.25IU
22.15%
Magnesium:79.22mg
19.81%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.55%
Phosphorus:158.98mg
15.9%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.67%
Iron:2.35mg
13.08%
Zinc:1.63mg
10.86%
Calcium:58.63mg
5.86%
Selenium:2.02µg
2.88%
Source:Epicurious