Avocado salad

It’s no secret that avocados make a mean salad. But did you know that this amazing ingredient has a long and storied history when it comes to salads?

The avocado first made its appearance in salads in the early 1900s. At that time, the avocado was a relatively new fruit to the American palate. It was often used as a garnish or as a component in more elaborate salads.

One of the earliest avocado salad recipes appeared in a cookbook called Salads, Sandwiches and Chafing-Dish Dainties, published in 1903. This cookbook contained a recipe for an “Avocado Mayonnaise” that was made with egg yolks, lemon juice, and, of course, avocados.

Advice

Making avocado salad can be a delicious and healthy addition to any meal. When selecting avocados, it is important to choose ones that are ripe and free from any bruises or dark spots. To prepare the avocado, cut it into cubes and season with a pinch of salt, a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. To add crunch and flavor, try toasting some nuts and adding them to the salad. Finally, for a tasty topping, try adding crumbled feta cheese or a light vinaigrette. Enjoy!

Questions

How do you make an avocado salad?

Ingredients: - 1 large ripe avocado, diced - 1/4 cup diced red onion - 2 tablespoons lime juice - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions: 1. In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocado, red onion, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, salt, and pepper. 2. Using a fork or a spoon, mix the ingredients together until they are well combined. 3. Serve the avocado salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

What mixes well with avocado?

Avocado mixes well with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, bell peppers, and salt.

What goes good with sliced avocado?

Sliced avocado can be enjoyed with a variety of foods, including salads, sandwiches, tacos, burritos, eggs, or simply with a sprinkle of salt and a squeeze of lemon or lime juice.

What vegetables go well with avocado?

Vegetables that go well with avocado include tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, radishes, sweet potatoes, corn, onions, and jicama.

Can you eat an avocado raw?

Yes, you can eat an avocado raw.

Do you peel avocado for salad?

Yes, it is commonly done to add avocado to salads.

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Recipes

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Roasted Carrot and Avocado Salad

  • salt
  • carrot
  • red wine vinegar
  • cumin seed
  • thyme
  • avocado
  • lemon
  • orange
  • radish
  • red pepper flake
  • pumpkin seed
  • sour cream
  • garlic
  • olive oil
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Carrot and Avocado Salad With Crunchy Seeds

  • SALAD
  • cumin
  • pumpkin seed
  • sour cream
  • sunflower seed
  • white sesame seed
  • avocado
  • sprout
  • GARNISH
  • edible flower
  • CUMIN AND CITRUS ROASTED CARROTS
  • salt
  • carrot
  • red wine vinegar
  • cumin seed
  • thyme
  • orange
  • olive oil
  • red pepper flake
  • lemon
  • garlic
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Caprese Avocado Salad

  • red cherry
  • yellow cherry
  • basil
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • avocado
  • olive oil
  • honey
  • white balsamic vinegar
  • mozzarella ball
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Strawberry Avocado Salad

  • pecan
  • butter
  • eschallot
  • poppyseed
  • sugar
  • onion
  • feta
  • black pepper
  • mayonnaise
  • spinach
  • avocado
  • white wine vinegar
  • salt
  • strawberry
  • olive oil
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Mango and Avocado Salad

  • cherry tomato
  • salt
  • honey
  • shallot
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • blood orange juice
  • lime juice
  • cilantro
  • avocado
  • mango
  • blood orange
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Citrus, Fennel and Avocado Salad

  • honey
  • avocado
  • blood orange
  • fennel
  • shallot
  • olive oil
  • mint
  • champagne vinegar
  • minneola orange
  • cara cara orange
  • mandarin orange
  • navel orange
  • citrus an assortment
  • salt
  • fennel frond
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Shrimp Avocado Salad

  • onion
  • sugar
  • cherry tomato
  • lemon juice
  • lime juice
  • olive oil
  • shrimp
  • apple cider vinegar
  • cilantro
  • avocado
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Avocado Salad

  • watercress
  • pepita
  • avocado
  • carrot
  • beet
  • black pepper
  • microgreen
  • salt
  • tahini dressing
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Tomato Avocado Salad

  • apple cider vinegar
  • english cucumber
  • yellow
  • red cherry
  • onion
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • avocado
  • olive oil
  • cilantro
  • honey
  • lemon juice
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Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad

  • red wine vinegar
  • lemon juice
  • avocado
  • english cucumber
  • parsley
  • onion
  • cherry tomato
  • yellow cherry tomato
  • olive oil
  • feta cheese crumble
  • salt
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Carrot-Avocado Salad

  • pepper
  • salt
  • carrot
  • coriander
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • almond
  • grapefruit zest
  • avocado
  • grapefruit juice
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Shrimp-and-Avocado Salad with Mango Dressing

  • Dressing
  • lime
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • dijon mustard
  • mango
  • canola oil
  • lime zest
  • rice vinegar
  • onion
  • scotch bonnet pepper
  • lime juice
  • avocado
  • Shrimp
  • ginger
  • lemon
  • scotch bonnet pepper
  • onion
  • lager
  • shrimp
  • salt
  • water
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Berry Almond Avocado Salad

  • almond
  • dijon mustard
  • apple
  • blueberry
  • raspberry
  • oil
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • onion
  • poppy seed
  • avocado
  • honey
  • lime juice
  • feta cheese crumble
  • leafy green
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Avocado Salad

  • salt
  • cucumber
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • cherry tomato
  • avocado
  • lime juice
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Roasted Chickpea And Avocado Salad

  • CHICKPEAS
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • chickpea
  • olive oil
  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • DRESSING
  • black pepper
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • dijon mustard
  • water
  • greek yogurt
  • tahini
  • parsley
  • chive
  • SALAD
  • avocado
  • cherry tomato
  • onion
  • romaine
  • feta
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Strawberry Mango Avocado Salad

  • strawberry
  • lemon juice
  • lime juice
  • honey
  • olive oil
  • greek yogurt
  • pine nut
  • goat cheese
  • chicken
  • mango
  • an avocado
  • green
  • salt
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The Mark's Shrimp-and-Avocado Salad

  • cayenne pepper
  • avocado
  • shallot
  • tomato
  • champagne vinegar
  • heavy cream
  • olive oil
  • chive
  • lemon juice
  • soy sauce
  • shrimp
  • enoki mushroom
  • truffle juice
  • butter
  • mesclun
  • salt
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Pomegranate, Pear and Avocado Salad

  • honey
  • avocado
  • romaine lettuce
  • pear
  • onion
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • orange juice
  • white balsamic vinegar
  • black pepper
  • goat cheese
  • pistachio
  • citrus vinaigrette
  • pomegranate seed
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Orange, Fennel and Avocado Salad

  • mint
  • lemon juice
  • honey
  • dijon mustard
  • avocado
  • fennel
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • almond
  • olive oil
  • clementine
  • spring green
  • onion
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Spinach and Avocado Salad

  • salt
  • honey mustard
  • grape tomato
  • olive oil
  • avocado
  • sherry vinegar
  • green onion
  • bacon
  • prewashed spinach
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Sunshine Citrus Avocado Salad

  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • basil
  • mint
  • avocado
  • maple syrup
  • almond
  • sesame oil
  • ginger
  • green
  • avocado oil
  • ruby red grapefruit
  • onion
  • sesame seed
  • salt
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Grilled Chicken Caesar Avocado Salad

  • crouton
  • dijon mustard
  • worcestershire sauce
  • avocado
  • garlic
  • cherry tomato
  • asiago cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • black pepper
  • mayonnaise
  • olive oil
  • italian seasoning
  • chicken breast
  • romaine
  • salt
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Fresh Herbed Avocado Salad

  • jalapeño
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • radish
  • pepita
  • salt
  • lime juice
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • honey
  • avocado
  • lime zest
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Goan Avocado Salad

  • salt
  • sugar
  • cayenne pepper
  • plum tomato
  • onion
  • cumin
  • olive oil
  • naan bread
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • avocado

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
avocado
olive oil
onion
lemon juice
cilantro
black pepper
lime juice
honey
garlic
shrimp
lemon
sugar
dijon mustard
almond
shallot
red wine vinegar
cherry tomato
green onion
parsley
feta
green
mint
pepper
carrot
apple cider vinegar
red pepper flake
sour cream
radish
english cucumber
mayonnaise
spinach
strawberry
mango
water
romaine lettuce
arugula
lime
blood orange
watercress
fennel
tomato
pepita
blueberry
chicken breast
raspberry
goat cheese
pumpkin seed
jalapeño
chive
poppy seed
thyme
orange
sunflower seed
cumin seed
grapeseed oil
seared citrus shrimp
lemon olive oil
lime zest
corn
cayenne pepper
balsamic vinegar
basil
poppyseed
grapefruit juice
ginger
rice vinegar
romaine
grapefruit
cucumber
ears corn
sesame seed
grape tomato
white wine vinegar
lettuce
oregano
orange juice
plum tomato
maple syrup
cumin
red cherry
white balsamic vinegar
butter
meyer
champagne vinegar
beet
feta cheese crumble
pistachio
milk
blackberry
worcestershire sauce
ruby red grapefruit
scotch bonnet pepper
quinoa
kale
tarragon
chili powder
garlic powder
greek yogurt
pine nut
soy sauce
pineapple
avocado oil
spring green
boston lettuce
ice
caper
haas avocado
lemon zest lemon juice
buttermilk
chile de árbol
ciabatta bread
smoked paprika
cannellini bean
mozzarella cheese
anchovy
ricotta salata
watermelon
honeydew melon
fennel seed
bay leaf
black peppercorn
walnut
pomegranate juice
orange zest
persimmon
mustard green
blue cheese
pomegranates aril
edible flower
white sesame seed
sprout
yellow cherry
mozzarella ball
dill
petite pea
vinaigrette
bay shrimp
pecan
eschallot
blood orange juice
valencia orange
minneola orange
cara cara orange
mandarin orange
navel orange
citrus an assortment
fennel frond
red capsicum bell pepper
green bean
microgreen
tahini dressing
cauliflower
milk greek yogurt
herb
yellow
yellow cherry tomato
coriander
grapefruit zest
prawn
sweet chilli sauce
vermicelli noodle
italian parsley
ice berg lettuce
horseradish
red pepper sauce
creole seasoning
celery
safflower oil
mustard
butter lettuce
white vinegar
cipollini onion
canola oil
lager
lemon zest
chipotle
cotija cheese
boston bib lettuce
apple
oil
leafy green
poppyseed dressing
italian flat leaf parsley
coconut oil
dressing
salad
kumquat
orange flower
citrus
chickpea
tahini
garlic dressing
spice mill
white miso
nori
escarole
hazelnut
black sesame seed
hijiki
nigella seed
th red onion
chicken
an avocado
heavy cream
enoki mushroom
truffle juice
mesclun
pear
citrus vinaigrette
pomegranate seed
light brown sugar
honey garlic vinaigrette
red onion quarter
ranch dressing
hard-boiled egg
clementine
granny smith apple
mache lettuce
null balsamic vinegar
nullcup mayonnaise
null olive oil
nulloz black truffle
null pepper
null salt
null white truffle cream
honey mustard
sherry vinegar
bacon
prewashed spinach
sesame oil
crouton
asiago cheese
parmesan cheese
italian seasoning
naan bread

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • avocado 80%
  • salt 78%
  • olive oil 61%

Common Ingredients

  • onion 30%
  • lemon juice 25%
  • cilantro 22%

Usual Ingredients

  • black pepper 19%
  • garlic 19%
  • honey 19%
  • lime juice 19%
  • lemon 14%
  • almond 12%
  • dijon mustard 12%
  • red wine vinegar 12%
  • shrimp 12%
  • sugar 12%
  • shallot 10%
  • carrot 9%
  • cherry tomato 9%
  • green onion 9%
  • mint 9% See More
  • apple cider vinegar 7%
  • feta 7%
  • green 7%
  • parsley 7%
  • sour cream 7%