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Fresh and Zesty Guacamole Salad You’ll Crave All Summer

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If you love guacamole, wait until you try it in salad form. This guacamole salad is packed with fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and a zippy lime dressing that pulls it all together. It’s the kind of side dish that disappears fast at potlucks, BBQs, or even just on your dinner table. It’s vibrant, flavorful, and comes together in minutes with no cooking required.

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This recipe is perfect for warm weather and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, tacos, or burgers. You might also like to serve it alongside dishes like my chicken salsa wraps, frito corn salad, or instant pot chicken burrito bowl if you’re creating a festive spread. It’s light but satisfying and gives you all the flavor of guacamole with the added crunch of fresh veggies.

The dressing is made with simple pantry staples, and the key is to wait until just before serving to stir in the avocado so it stays fresh and creamy. It’s a great recipe to make ahead and finish off right before guests arrive. Whether you’re making this for a party or just to enjoy on a weeknight, you’ll find yourself going back for seconds.

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What You Will Love About This Recipe

No cooking required


Super fresh and packed with flavor


Easy to make ahead


Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian


Pairs well with almost any main dish


Perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep

Guacamole Salad

How to Make Guacamole Salad 

  • In a small bowl or jar, mix the ingredients for the dressing. 
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  • In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the salad EXCEPT the avocado. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. 
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  • Just before serving, fold in the avocado. 
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Tips & Tricks

  • Add the avocado just before serving to keep it from browning.
  • If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of jalapeno or omit it altogether.
  • For extra crunch, toss in some diced cucumber or corn.
  • You can swap yellow bell pepper for red or orange for a color boost.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day, but it’s best eaten fresh.
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FAQs

Yes, just prep everything except the avocado. Store the salad and dressing separately, then toss and add avocado just before serving.

It has a little kick from the jalapenos, but you can easily adjust the spice level by using only one jalapeno or removing all the seeds.

Absolutely. Canned corn or chickpeas would work well here if you want to mix it up.

Bottled lime juice will work in a pinch, but fresh lime gives the best flavor for the dressing.

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Guacamole Salad

Guacamole Salad combines tomatoes, bell pepper, black beans, onion, jalapeno, avocados that are then tossed with a lime dressing that helps pull all these delicious flavors together. This is the perfect salad to serve all summer long! 

Ingredients

  • 1-pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 (15 ounces) can of black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup red onion, diced fine
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced fine
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • For the dressing:
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

    1. In a small bowl or jar, mix the ingredients for the dressing. 
    2. In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the salad EXCEPT the avocado. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. 
    3. Just before serving, fold in the avocado.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 254Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 362mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 8gSugar: 3gProtein: 5g

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