Sometimes the best meals are the simplest ones — fresh ingredients, clean flavors, and colors so vibrant they feel like summer in a bowl. This avocado and raspberry salad is refreshing, bright, and incredibly nutrient-rich. With creamy avocado, juicy raspberries, crisp radish and a zesty lemon dressing, every bite is satisfying while still feeling light on the stomach.
It’s ideal for lunch, as a healthy side dish, or even as a refreshing dinner when you want something nourishing without heavy cooking. Quick prep time, minimal ingredients — yet full of flavor.
Let’s make it.
🥗 Ingredients
Serves: 6 portions
Time: 20 minutes
Calories per serving: ~67 kcal
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lemon juice | 3 tbsp |
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp |
| Salt & ground pepper | to taste |
| Medium avocado | 100g, halved, pitted, peeled & sliced |
| Radish | 4, trimmed & sliced |
| Scallion | 1/4 cup, sliced |
| Cilantro | 1/4 cup, chopped |
| Raspberries | 1.5 cups |
🍋 Method
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper together until smooth.
- Slice the avocado into even slices so they hold shape.
- Trim and slice radishes thin for crisp texture.
- Add avocado, radish and scallion to a bowl or serving tray.
- Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the top.
- Gently add the raspberries on last to avoid crushing.
- Drizzle with the lemon dressing and serve fresh.
Serve immediately to enjoy the full color and freshness.
🌱 Why This Salad Works So Well
Each ingredient contributes nutritionally and flavor-wise:
🥑 Avocado
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Rich in healthy fats + potassium
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Supports smooth digestion
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Helps you feel full without heaviness
🍇 Raspberries
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High in antioxidants and vitamin C
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Adds natural sweetness without added sugar
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Low calorie but packed with micronutrients
🌶 Radishes
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Crunchy, hydrating and refreshing
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Adds peppery balance to creamy avocado
🍋 Lemon + Olive Oil
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Simple, bright, naturally cleansing
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Enhances flavors without overpowering
🌿 Cilantro + Scallion
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Adds freshness, aroma and herbal lift
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Beautiful contrast to sweet berries
This combination is energizing, anti-inflammatory and extremely belly-friendly.
📌 Variations & Add-Ins
You can easily customize this bowl depending on your taste or nutrition goals:
| Add-In | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Feta cheese or goat cheese | Creamy + salty contrast |
| Walnuts or pecans | Crunch + omega-3 fats |
| Grilled chicken or salmon | Turns it into a full meal |
| Quinoa | Adds protein + fiber + satiety |
Dress lightly — the freshness is the magic.
🥗 When to Serve It
This salad is perfect for:
✔ Light lunch
✔ Summer dinner
✔ Post-workout meal
✔ Side dish for chicken or seafood
✔ Healthy meal prep for the week
It stores best if you keep dressing separate until serving.
💛 Final Thoughts
Avocado and raspberry salad is one of those recipes that proves healthy eating doesn’t need complexity. It’s creamy, crisp, sweet, tangy — and finished in under 20 minutes. Every bite feels refreshing, comforting and kind to the body.
If you’re looking for a beautiful, nutritious meal that leaves you feeling light, satisfied and nourished, this recipe is a must-try.
