👋🏾Hey Havacado ... 🥑 Avacado Salad that Is!

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 Hey sisters! How was your week? I hope it was amazing. Well, I’ve got a recipe that’s sure to brighten it up even more! Fun fact about me: I love avocado! It’s my go-to for salads—I could eat it plain with just a squeeze of lime and a drizzle of olive oil, and I’d be happy. And don’t even get me started on guacamole! Once, I tried it at a Mexican restaurant with a friend, and it had a surprise ingredient… pomegranate! And guess what? It was so good!

Now, since I love a good salad (and of course, it has to have avocado), I thought I’d share my favorite recipe with you. This salad is super fulfilling, packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and all the good stuff. And honestly, I measure with my heart, so use as much or as little of each ingredient as you like. Let’s get into it!

My Go-To Avocado Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• Salad base: 2 generous handfuls of spring mix (or try romaine, spinach, or arugula if you prefer)
• Veggies:
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
• The star: 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• Optional add-ons:
  • Roasted sweet potatoes, diced
  • Roasted carrots, diced

Dressing

• Juice of 1/2 a lime
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1–2 tbsp honey
• Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Assemble the Salad: Start with the spring mix or your preferred greens as the base in a large bowl. Add in the sliced peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. If you’re feeling fancy, toss in the roasted sweet potatoes and carrots for a bit of extra heartiness.

2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.

3. Dress and Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently to avoid mashing the avocado.

4. Serve: Pair it with a piece of grilled fish, a crab cake, or your favorite protein on the side for a balanced meal.

This salad is filling, nutritious, and full of flavor—plus, all those veggies and the avocado make it super satisfying. Try it, and let me know what you think. You won’t be disappointed! Thanks for reading, and see you next week! Byee! 🥑