Avocados weren't eaten raw until 1950s California marketing—before that, Americans only used them in milkshakes and ice cream.
Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Dive into a vibrant salad that bursts with freshness, featuring a luscious avocado dressing that’s oh-so-creamy! Toss together crisp greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of zesty lime for a delightful, light meal that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Perfect for a quick lunch or a refreshing side dish, this salad is sure to brighten your day!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- Sauce crémeuse à l’avocat (240 ml)
- Concombre
- Maïs grillé (240 ml)
- Radis
- Oignons rouges
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 filet de poulet
📦Other(2)
- Roquette (240 ml)
- Ciboulette (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook the chicken breast and season it.
- 2
In the meantime, prepare the creamy avocado dressing by blending half an avocado, 2 tablespoons of yogurt, the juice of half a lemon, and a few basil leaves in a blender. Season with salt and Espelette pepper.
- 3
Assemble the salad with a base of arugula, add grilled corn, sliced cucumber, sliced radishes, the cooked chicken, the dressing, sliced red onion, and chopped chives.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add 1 tablespoon of ice water to your avocado dressing while blending to create a lighter, more stable emulsion that won't brown as quickly due to reduced oxidation.technique1 tablespoon ice water
- ✓Use the avocado dressing within 2 hours or add 1/4 teaspoon ascorbic acid (vitamin C powder) to prevent enzymatic browning caused by polyphenol oxidase.timing2 hours maximum
- ✓Salt your sliced cucumber 10 minutes before assembly and pat dry to remove excess moisture that would otherwise dilute the dressing by up to 30%.ingredient10 minutes
- ✓Cook chicken breast to exactly 165°F internal temperature, then rest 3-4 minutes before slicing to retain maximum juiciness for the salad contrast.technique165°F internal temp
- ✓Blend the avocado dressing for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth - under-blending leaves chunks that separate, while over-blending can break the emulsion.equipment60-90 seconds
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Avocados weren't eaten raw until 1950s California marketing—before that, Americans only used them in milkshakes and ice cream.
Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Dive into a vibrant salad that bursts with freshness, featuring a luscious avocado dressing that’s oh-so-creamy! Toss together crisp greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of zesty lime for a delightful, light meal that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Perfect for a quick lunch or a refreshing side dish, this salad is sure to brighten your day!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- Sauce crémeuse à l’avocat (240 ml)
- Concombre
- Maïs grillé (240 ml)
- Radis
- Oignons rouges
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 filet de poulet
📦Other(2)
- Roquette (240 ml)
- Ciboulette (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook the chicken breast and season it.
- 2
In the meantime, prepare the creamy avocado dressing by blending half an avocado, 2 tablespoons of yogurt, the juice of half a lemon, and a few basil leaves in a blender. Season with salt and Espelette pepper.
- 3
Assemble the salad with a base of arugula, add grilled corn, sliced cucumber, sliced radishes, the cooked chicken, the dressing, sliced red onion, and chopped chives.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add 1 tablespoon of ice water to your avocado dressing while blending to create a lighter, more stable emulsion that won't brown as quickly due to reduced oxidation.technique1 tablespoon ice water
- ✓Use the avocado dressing within 2 hours or add 1/4 teaspoon ascorbic acid (vitamin C powder) to prevent enzymatic browning caused by polyphenol oxidase.timing2 hours maximum
- ✓Salt your sliced cucumber 10 minutes before assembly and pat dry to remove excess moisture that would otherwise dilute the dressing by up to 30%.ingredient10 minutes
- ✓Cook chicken breast to exactly 165°F internal temperature, then rest 3-4 minutes before slicing to retain maximum juiciness for the salad contrast.technique165°F internal temp
- ✓Blend the avocado dressing for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth - under-blending leaves chunks that separate, while over-blending can break the emulsion.equipment60-90 seconds