Description
Sardine & Avocado Salad is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines rich, tender sardines with creamy avocado and crisp vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 cans sardines (in olive oil or water), drained
- 1 ripe avocado, diced or sliced
- 2 cups fresh leafy greens (arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
Fresh Vegetables
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Herbs & Flavor Boosters
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or cilantro (optional)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
- Drain the sardines
- Slice the avocado into cubes or wedges
- Wash and dry your greens
- Chop vegetables and herbs
Step 2: Assembly
- Add greens to a bowl
- Place sardines evenly on top
- Add avocado pieces
- Sprinkle vegetables and herbs
Step 3: Dressing
- Mix olive oil, citrus juice, and seasoning
- Drizzle over the salad
- Toss gently to avoid crushing the avocado
Step 4: Final Touches
- Add crunch elements if desired
- Taste and adjust seasoning
- Serve immediately
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg