Description
Avocado Potato Salad is a vibrant, creamy dish that elevates the classic potato salad with ripe avocados and zesty lime juice. Perfect for summer picnics or backyard barbecues, this recipe combines tender red potatoes, fresh herbs, and a hint of olive oil for a refreshing flavor sensation. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound red potatoes
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the red potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the avocados and squeeze lime juice over them to prevent browning. Chop the red onion and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes, avocados, red onion, cilantro, olive oil, and lime juice. Gently fold together without mashing the avocados.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with additional cilantro garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg