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Speedy Pesto Dressed Avocado Salad

Speedy Pesto Dressed Avocado Salad

Side Dish | with Baby Plum Tomatoes and Baby Gem Lettuce
4.0(75)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 03, 2026
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Calories
: 
284 kcal
Protein
: 
2.8g protein
Total
: 
5 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Mustard
  • Nuts
  • Cashew nuts
  • Celery
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Peanut
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Baby Gem Lettuce

(May contain traces of: Celery)

1 unit(s)

Avocado

125 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

30 grams

Ranch Dressing

(Contains: Milk, Egg, Mustard)

30 grams

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Nuts, Cashew nuts, Milk May contain traces of: Peanut)

Energy (kJ)1188 kJ
Energy (kcal)284 kcal
Fat27.8 g
of which saturates4.7 g
Carbohydrate4.9 g
of which sugars3.2 g
Dietary Fibre5.5 g
Protein2.8 g
Salt0.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
•Small Bowl

Instructions

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Prep the Veg
1

a) Trim the baby gem and separate the leaves.

b) Halve the avocado and remove the stone. Cut the avocado into chunks (while it's still in its skin), then use a tablespoon to scoop out the flesh.

c) Halve the baby plum tomatoes.

Make the Dressing
2

a) In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and pesto.

Finish and Serve
3

a) When you're ready to serve, add the baby plum tomatoes, baby gem lettuce and avocado to your serving bowl.

b) Drizzle over the pesto dressing to finish.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: The pesto and ranch dressing combination received mixed reviews; some found it delicious, while others felt it overpowered the salad.
  • Suggestions: Consider using olive oil and balsamic vinegar instead of the provided dressing for a lighter flavour profile.
AI-generated from customer reviews
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