Keto Avocado with Smoked Paprika Dressing

Our Keto Avocado Salad becomes truly irresistible with its flavourful smoked paprika dressing, imparting a delightful smoky twist. This versatile dressing not only adds incredible flavour but can also doubles up as a delectable marinade for meats and poultry.

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Keto avocado salad with smoked paprika dressing on a white plate.

For this salad we start with creamy avocado, which we expertly fan out. Then, we add sweet peppers and citrusy coriander (cilantro) to create a vibrant mix of flavours.

But the real star of the show is our unforgettable smoked paprika dressing. It adds that extra punch and takes this salad to a whole new level. Trust me, it's both pretty and bursting with flavour!

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You Will Need

Labelled ingredients needed to make a keto avocado salad.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 - Prepare Topping

Wash the capsicum, remove the core, seeds and membranes then finely dice.

DICING RED PEPPER INTO A SMALL DICE ON A WOODEN BAORD

Remove the papery skin, tops and ends of the onion then finely dice.

Wash your coriander remove any damaged or wilted leaves, shake and pat dry.

Cut off and discard the stems then roughly chop the leaves.

Step 2 - Make Vinaigrette

Place all the dressing ingredients in a glass jar and shake until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.

Step 3 - Prepare Avocado and Assemble

Rinse and peel your avocado, remove the seed, then cut each half into slices.

Transfer each half to a platter and then fan out. Squeeze some lime or lemon juice on top, season with some salt and pepper.

Pour over your vinaigrette.

Adding smoked paprika dressing to fanned avocado halves

Add the diced pepper, onion and chopped coriander/cilantro.

Adding onion and cilantro to dICED RED PEPPER ON FANNED AVOCADO WITH DRESSING

Serve immediately.

Keto avocado salad with smoked paprika dressing on a white plate with cut limes, snijed parika and coriander (cilantro) on the side.

Serving Suggestions 🍽

This keto avocado salad would pair well with most meats, poultry, pasta and seafood. I served this pretty avocado salad with some chargrilled tuna steaks and it was a fantastic combination! You could also try it with:

Tips and Questions

What Can I Use Instead of Smoked Paprika?

This delectable spice brings a deep, smoky aroma and flavour to meals. It originates from Spain and is made from pimiento peppers that have been dried and smoked over an oak fire, then ground into a fine powder.

Your best alternative would be Chipotle powder as it is also smoky and full-bodied. It is made from dried jalapeno peppers, so just use half the amount as it has twice the heat of smoked paprika.

Make up your own smoky mix by using 2 parts paprika to 1-part cumin powder. The paprika for its mild taste and colour and the cumin powder for its smokiness and depth of flavour.

Choose Ripe Avocados

The secret to the success is to select avocados that are ripe but not overly soft. They should yield slightly to gentle pressure. This ensures a creamy texture without being mushy.

Can It Be Made I Advance?

This is really a make it and eat it now type of salad otherwise the avocados will brown.

The dressing can be made several days in advance and kept in an airtight container in the fridge. Just make sure you bring it to room temperature before assembling your salad.
You can prepare the onions, peppers and coriander/cilantro an hour or two in advance and keep in air tight containers in the fridge to assemble the salad just before serving.

What Diets is Keto Avocado Salad Suitable For?

This is a low-carb keto, vegan, vegetarian, paleo-friendly salad that is also suitable for dairy and gluten-free dieters.