Mint and Avocado Salad

This salad is a refreshing and flavorful combination of avocado, mint, red onion, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The avocado provides a creamy texture and rich flavor, while the mint adds a bright and herbaceous note. The red onion adds a bit of crunch and pungency, and the lime juice brightens up the flavors. The olive oil helps to emulsify the dressing and adds a touch of richness. The salt and pepper add essential seasoning, bringing all the flavors together.

The inspiration for this salad came to me on a hot summer day when I was looking for something light and refreshing to eat. I had some ripe avocados on hand, and I wanted to use them in a way that would highlight their creamy texture and rich flavor. I also had some fresh mint growing in my garden, and I thought its bright and herbaceous flavor would be a perfect complement to the avocados. I added some thinly sliced red onion for a bit of crunch and pungency, and I used lime juice to brighten up the flavors. I finished the dressing with some olive oil, salt, and pepper, and the result was a salad that was both delicious and refreshing.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss to coat.
2. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The combination of avocado, mint, red onion, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper creates a salad that is both flavorful and refreshing.
• The avocado provides a creamy texture and rich flavor, while the mint adds a bright and herbaceous note.
• The red onion adds a bit of crunch and pungency, and the lime juice brightens up the flavors.
• The olive oil helps to emulsify the dressing and adds a touch of richness.
• The salt and pepper add essential seasoning, bringing all the flavors together.