Description
Avocado Potato Salad is a fresh, creamy take on a classic dish that’s perfect for summer picnics and barbecues. This vibrant salad swaps traditional mayonnaise for ripe avocados, offering a healthier alternative without sacrificing flavor. With the delightful combination of tender potatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty lime juice, each bite is a refreshing experience. Whether served at a potluck or enjoyed as a wholesome side dish at home, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite herbs and veggies for a truly unique twist.
Ingredients
- 2 lb potatoes (washed and peeled)
- 3 large avocados
- 1 small Persian or Kirby cucumber (chopped into small cubes)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool before cubing.
- Slice avocados in half, remove pits, and cube them.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed potatoes, avocado pieces, chopped cucumber, and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently mix until the avocado coats the potatoes evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg