Description
Avocado Potato Salad is a vibrant and nutritious twist on the classic potato salad, perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or casual family dinners. By replacing mayonnaise with creamy avocados, this dish not only boasts a rich texture but also packs in healthy fats and essential nutrients. The zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro elevate the flavors, making it a refreshing side that everyone will love. Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious, complementing grilled meats or serving as a light stand-alone meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb potatoes (washed and peeled)
- 3 large ripe avocados
- 1 small Persian or Kirby cucumber (chopped)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool before cubing.
- Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and cut into cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed potatoes, avocado pieces, cucumber, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Gently mix until the avocados coat the potatoes without becoming completely mashed.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg