Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Rich in fiber, healthy fats, and folate
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Salad with avocado (180 g) has 216 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.7 g of carbs, 3.2 g of protein, 17.6 g of fat and 7.6 g of fiber. Its 43.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Salad with avocado is a flexible combination rather than a single fixed recipe: ripe avocado is tossed or layered with leafy greens and often vegetables such as tomato, cucumber or onion. Avocados originated in the Americas, but the salad is now made in many styles around the world. Keeping the avocado in slices preserves its soft, buttery texture.
Serve it as a light lunch, a side for grilled fish or chicken, or alongside bread for a more filling meal. Its mild, creamy taste works well with crisp leaves and a sharp lemon or lime dressing. The salad provides fibre and mostly unsaturated fats; for a lighter dressing, use less oil and add citrus, herbs and seasoning instead.
Selected: 100 g
120
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
7.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
9.8g
· 13% DV
Fiber
4.2g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 24% · Protein 6% · Fat 70%
Vitamins
Vitamin K
24µg · 20% DV
B5
0.7mg · 14% DV
Folate
58µg · 14% DV
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
340mg · 10% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Sodium
180mg · 8% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 120 calories in 100 g:
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.4:1).
To make salad with avocado, gently toss chunks of ripe avocado with vegetables such as tomato and cucumber, plus leafy greens. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper just before serving so the avocado stays fresh and keeps its shape.
A bright lemon-and-olive-oil dressing works especially well with salad with avocado because its acidity balances the avocado’s creamy texture. Whisk the dressing separately and add it shortly before serving; a little Dijon mustard or vinegar can add extra tang.
To slow browning in salad with avocado, coat the cut avocado with lemon or lime juice and serve the salad soon after assembling it. If preparing ahead, refrigerate the other ingredients separately and add the avocado just before serving.
You can prepare most ingredients for salad with avocado ahead, but it is best to cut and add the avocado shortly before serving. Store washed, dry vegetables in a sealed container in the refrigerator, then dress and combine everything at the last minute.
Choose an avocado for salad with avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure but is not mushy. A very firm fruit needs more time to ripen at room temperature; avoid avocados with sunken spots or large bruises, which can have damaged flesh.
Salad with avocado pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, beans, or a grain dish. Its creamy texture and fresh, tangy dressing also complement spicy mains, while serving it with toasted bread can make a simple lunch.
No, salad with avocado is not the same as guacamole. Avocado salad usually keeps the avocado in chunks and combines it with other vegetables or greens, while guacamole is a mashed avocado dip commonly seasoned with lime, onion, and herbs.
Yes, salad with avocado can make a full meal when you add a substantial protein source, such as beans, eggs, fish, or chicken. Including a grain or toasted bread can make it more filling and turn a side salad into lunch or dinner.
No, freezing salad with avocado is not recommended. The greens and fresh vegetables lose their crisp texture after thawing, and the avocado can become watery or mushy. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container instead and eat them soon.
Salad with avocado can fit into a weight-loss eating plan, and its fiber and fat can make a meal satisfying. However, large portions and generous amounts of oil or creamy dressing add up quickly, so keep the serving balanced.
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.