Italian Avocado Salad Recipe

Name: Italian Avocado Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf; 1 -2 clove garlic, quartered; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves; 4 medium ripe avocados, divided; lettuce leaf, for lining plates; 3 tomatoes, cut in wedges; watercress or parsley sprig (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf
1 -2 clove garlic, quartered
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves
4 medium ripe avocados, divided
lettuce leaf, for lining plates
3 tomatoes, cut in wedges
watercress or parsley sprig (to garnish)

1
In an electric blender, mix lime juice and basil, and allow to set for 5 minutes.
2
Add garlic, mayonnaise, salt, pepper and parsley, and blend until smooth, scraping sides of container as needed.
3
Pit, peel and cube 1 avocado.
4
Add to blender, and blend until smooth.
5
Adjust salt and pepper to taste, cover dressing, and chill for 1-2 hours.
6
Just before serving, line serving platter or individual plates with lettuce.
7
Pit, peel and slice remaining avocados.
8
Arrange with tomatoes on lettuce leaves.
9
Top with avocado dressing mixture, and garnish with watercress or parsley.
10
Dressing also makes a great dip for vegetables.

216

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, 1 -2 clove garlic, quartered, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Italian Avocado Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Avocado Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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