Green Bean Avocado Salad
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining fresh green beans, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a delicious dressing, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 500 g green beans (ends trimmed, cut into 5cm / 2" pieces)
- 3 pieces tomatoes (cut into thin wedges)
- 1 pieces large avocado (or 2 medium) (diced into 1.5cm / 2/3" pieces)
- ½ pieces red capsicum / bell pepper (diced)
- ½ pieces red onion (finely diced)
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup ripe avocado (smushed to measure, or estimate – from 1/2 medium avocado)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp sour cream or yogurt (Greek or plain, unsweetened) – OPTIONAL Optional ingredient
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced using garlic crusher)
- 4 tbsp water (to thin out the dressing) To thin out the dressing, it's very rich!
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Dressing
- In a bowl, combine the ripe avocado, extra virgin olive oil, sour cream (if using), lemon juice, minced garlic, water, salt, and black pepper. Use a fork or whisk to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Make the Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, add the green beans, tomatoes, diced avocado, red capsicum, and red onion. Gently toss the vegetables together.
- Add the creamy avocado dressing to the salad. Toss everything together until the dressing coats the vegetables evenly.
Notes
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Pairs well with grilled meats, fish, or as a standalone light meal. Garnish with fresh herbs or seeds if desired. For extra crunch, consider adding nuts or seeds like almonds or sunflower seeds. Use fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to enhance the flavor.