Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of creamy avocados and tender potatoes with this Avocado Potato Salad. This dish combines vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, making it the perfect addition to picnics, barbecues, or casual brunches. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this salad is not just a side dish; it’s a crowd-pleaser that guarantees smiles at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1. Boil Potatoes: Place diced potatoes in salted water and boil for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool completely.
- 2. Mash Avocados: While cooling, scoop avocados into a bowl and mash lightly with a fork.
- 3. Mix Ingredients: Stir in chopped cilantro, red onion, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mashed avocados until well combined.
- 4. Combine: Gently fold in cooled potato cubes with the avocado mixture without mashing the potatoes.
- 5. Final Touches: Drizzle olive oil over the salad and mix gently. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg