Mediterranean Crunch Salad
Experience a burst of fresh flavors with this Crispy Mediterranean Salad. Loaded with crisp cucumber, zesty red onion, fragrant cilantro, and refreshing mint, avocado adds creaminess while crispy rice gives delightful texture. All of this is drizzled with a luscious creamy Italian dressing that brings the ingredients together, making it a perfect light meal or an exciting side dish for any occasion.
ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup crispy rice or rice puffs
- ½ cup creamy Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumber, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, and torn mint leaves.
- 2.
Gently fold in the diced avocado, being careful not to mash it.
- 3.
Add the crispy rice to the bowl, mixing lightly to maintain its crunch.
- 4.
Drizzle the creamy Italian dressing over the salad, and toss lightly to coat all ingredients evenly.
- 5.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting based on preference.
- 6.
Serve immediately for maximum crispiness and freshness, or chill for 20 minutes to meld flavors before serving.