Spicy Avocado Salad
A bright, spicy avocado salad that combines fresh ingredients with a creamy, bold dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, corn, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the spicy ranch dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your bold, colorful salad with a kick!
Notes
Store the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Use a ripe but firm avocado to keep pieces from turning mushy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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