In any season, a person wants lightness in eating, because sooner or later a moment comes when it seems that the body can no longer cope with the digestion of meat, poultry and other heavy foods. In this case, salads will come to the rescue. Hearty, light and very healthy. Today, salads in which the main ingredient is avocado are becoming popular.
The overseas avocado fruit is becoming more and more popular every day. It is appreciated for its interesting appearance, and for its unusual taste, and for its benefits, and for its lightness (despite the fact that it is 30% fat). Today there are about 400 varieties of this fruit in the world.
Despite the fact that avocado has a rather neutral taste, when added to salad and in combination with other foods, it gives a very unusual combination. It is great as an addition to meat, fish, seafood, vegetables, olives, etc.
What to consider
To prepare a delicious salad, you only need ripe fruits. If you feel that the fruit is firm, it is better to let it ripen. It is better to refuse to purchase overripe fruits.
For salad, avocados can be either cut or kneaded with a fork, without fear that all of its useful juices and vitamins will be lost. However, it is worth remembering that the cut fruit darkens very quickly, so it must be moistened with lemon juice.
Light Avocado Salad Recipes
One of the light and delicious salads can be made with avocado combined with chicken and feta cheese. For it you will need:
- green salad - 1 head of cabbage;
- avocado - 1 pc.;
- ½ chicken breast;
- lemon juice - 1 tablespoon;
- pitted olives - 1 can;
- feta cheese - to taste;
- olive oil for dressing;
- salt to taste.
Cut the breast in half and place in a preheated frying pan. Pour olive oil into the pan, but a little so that the chicken is not greasy. Cool the meat and cut into small pieces.
Cut the avocado into cubes, sprinkle with lemon juice, also cut the cheese into cubes. Alternatively, you can crumble the cheese by hand. Tear the lettuce leaves onto a plate, add the remaining ingredients, salt and stir. Salad ready.
You can use smoked chicken to make it - the taste will be more interesting. If you want maximum lightness, you can simply boil the breast. You can even swap chicken for fish altogether.
It is difficult to imagine a lighter salad than one that includes three products that are popular among those who lose weight at once - avocado, cucumber and celery. For such a dish you will need:
- fresh cucumbers - 200 g;
- celery root - 200 g;
- peeled shrimps - 200 g;
- avocado - 4 pcs.;
- mayonnaise (can be replaced with sour cream or low-fat yogurt).
Grate celery - it is better to choose large cells. Do the same with cucumbers. Cut the avocado into 2 parts, carefully remove the pulp and cut it into strips. Boil the shrimps. Mix everything, add the dressing and place in the remaining avocado skins.
There is one more original dish, which has a rich and interesting taste and aroma. For it you will need:
- salad greens - 300 g;
- avocado - 1 pc.;
- orange - 1 pc.;
- red onion - ½ pcs.;
- fried chopped almonds.
For refueling:
- vegetable oil - ½ tbsp.;
- wine vinegar - 1/4 tbsp.;
- honey - 1 tablespoon;
- sugar - 1 tablespoon;
- salt - ½ tsp;
- paprika - ½ tsp
Peel the orange, disassemble it into slices, get rid of films and veins. Dice the avocado and drizzle with lemon juice. Cut the onion into half rings. Mix everything with salad greens. Mix everything that is needed for dressing and beat thoroughly with a whisk or blender. Season the salad just before serving.
