Mexican Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
33%
Mexican Salad
12 min.
4
325kcal

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This Mexican salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that's perfect for any occasion. With ripe avocados, juicy tomatoes, and sweet onions as the stars of the show, it's a celebration of simple, fresh ingredients. The addition of cilantro, lime juice, and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil take this salad to the next level, creating a burst of flavors that dance on your palate. It's a true delight for the senses! This versatile salad can be served as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or even a snack. It's not just delicious, but also packed with nutrients, offering a good source of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. The best part? It's ready in just 12 minutes! So, whether you're looking for a quick and healthy option for your next meal or a stunning dish to impress your guests, this Mexican salad is sure to be a hit. It's a simple yet flavorful masterpiece that showcases the beauty of fresh, whole foods.

Ingredients

  •  avocado ripe
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves chopped
  • servings coarse salt 
  • servings olive oil extra virgin for drizzling
  •  lime 
  • 0.5  onion sweet sliced
  •  vine ripened tomato 

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Cut avocados in half, working around the pit. Separate the 2 halves.
    2. Remove pit and scoop out avocado flesh with a spoon. Wedge avocados and pile in the center of a large platter. Seed and wedge tomatoes and arrange around the avocados.
    3. Spread sliced onion over platter.
    4. Sprinkle platter with cilantro. Squeeze the juice of 2 limes evenly over vegetables. Season with coarse salt.
    5. Drizzle platter with oil and serve.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories325kcal
    Protein3.87%
    Fat74.65%
    Carbs21.48%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    35.5
    Glycemic Load
    2.5
    Inflammation Score
    -8
    Nutrition Score
    15.09304361758%

    Flavonoids

    Cyanidin
    0.33mg
    Epicatechin
    0.37mg
    Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
    0.18mg
    Hesperetin
    14.4mg
    Naringenin
    1.77mg
    Apigenin
    0.01mg
    Luteolin
    0.02mg
    Kaempferol
    0.55mg
    Myricetin
    0.59mg
    Quercetin
    6.78mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:324.5kcal
    16.23%
    Fat:29.06g
    44.71%
    Saturated Fat:4.11g
    25.66%
    Carbohydrates:18.81g
    6.27%
    Net Carbohydrates:9.65g
    3.51%
    Sugar:5.73g
    6.37%
    Cholesterol:0mg
    0%
    Sodium:209.79mg
    9.12%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Protein:3.39g
    6.78%
    Vitamin C:34.48mg
    41.79%
    Fiber:9.16g
    36.63%
    Vitamin K:37.77µg
    35.97%
    Vitamin E:4.68mg
    31.21%
    Folate:107.56µg
    26.89%
    Potassium:790.69mg
    22.59%
    Vitamin B6:0.4mg
    20.03%
    Vitamin A:945.83IU
    18.92%
    Vitamin B5:1.59mg
    15.92%
    Copper:0.29mg
    14.55%
    Manganese:0.28mg
    14.17%
    Vitamin B3:2.42mg
    12.1%
    Magnesium:45.08mg
    11.27%
    Vitamin B2:0.16mg
    9.62%
    Phosphorus:91.7mg
    9.17%
    Vitamin B1:0.13mg
    8.57%
    Iron:1.19mg
    6.63%
    Zinc:0.89mg
    5.95%
    Calcium:41.01mg
    4.1%
    Selenium:0.75µg
    1.06%