Unusual Avocado Salad

Brighten up your salad routine with this *Unusual Avocado Salad*, a vibrant and flavor-packed creation that’s anything but ordinary. Combining the creamy richness of ripe avocados with the sweet tanginess of fresh pineapple chunks, the smoky crunch of crumbled bacon, and a kick of heat from finely chopped jalapeño, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Tossed in a zesty lime and honey dressing infused with smoked paprika, this no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick lunch or a stunning side dish. Garnished with red onion and fresh cilantro, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for avocado lovers looking to try something unique, this gluten-free and crowd-pleasing dish is best served fresh for maximum flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces ripe avocados
• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
• 3 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 piece jalapeño, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and carefully scoop the flesh out into a large mixing bowl. Chop the avocado into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Add the fresh pineapple chunks to the bowl with the avocado.

Step 3

Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the avocado and pineapple mixture.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and finely chop the jalapeño. Add both to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Add the chopped cilantro on top of the other ingredients in the bowl.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the avocado salad and gently toss everything together to combine. Be careful not to mash the avocado.

Step 8

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 9

Transfer the salad to a serving plate or bowl and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	651.1 grams (651.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	872

Total Fat 71.60g	92%
Saturated Fat 10.20g	51%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1211mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 66.50g	24%
Dietary Fiber 25.00g	89%
Total Sugars 27.50g
Protein 8.20g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 89mg	7%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 1861mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.3%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 28.2%