28 avocado recipes for easy lunches, salads and more

This nourishing salad is packed with lots of fresh ginger and garlic, full of antioxidants and vitamins. Raw kale is great for digestion, along with beetroots, broccoli and avocado

Fibre-rich cauliflower is roasted in a miso dressing – also filled with probiotics – and turned into a rustic salad with pickled onions and lentils. It's delicious and great for your gut too

Turn a storecupboard staple into a twist on this popular brunch dish, livened up with sesame seeds and spring onions

Use avocado instead of cream or egg white to make a healthy vegan version of classic chocolate mousse. It's quite rich, so serve in small glass pots or shot glasses, and top with cocoa nibs for an extra chocolate hit without the added sugar

A chopped salad is a great way to serve an impressive dish with minimal prep. The za’atar dressing adds a lovely creaminess to the vibrant vegetables

Check out this quick and easy avocado recipe with crab salsa and spicy chorizo. This simple avocado dish is ready in just 20 minutes - a great starter recipe for a summer dinner party

A chunky texture and fresh chillies are the key to the perfect guacamole dip. Follow our easy recipe (and watch the how-to video below) to make your own in just 15 minutes

Creamy avocado and delicious smoked salmon feel like an indulgence, but this dish comes in at under 300 calories meaning you can have a little bit of luxury any day of the week

This delicious healthy breakfast, lunch or snack couldn’t be easier to put together. Ripe tomatoes, avocado and salad leaves on toast are a great vegetarian combination

Avocados are really versatile, try them baked with smoked salmon and egg for a quick, healthy brunch

Arepas are a Venezuelan snack made from a cornmeal dough. You can stuff them will all kinds of fillings – we love this chicken and avo combo

Check out our quick and easy vegan baguettes. These simple sandwiches are packed with creamy hummus, vibrant broad beans and flavoursome falafel, a perfect lunchtime meal

These zesty lime grilled salmon tacos with avocado cream are a really great option for a quick and easy, fresh meal for spring. They're ready in just 20 minutes, making them perfect for a midweek meal or for when it's too hot to cook for too long

A quicker, more economical version of a classic lobster roll. The avocado makes the filling go further... clever, right?

Check out our easy lentil salad with avocado. This simple salad recipe is packed with crunchy cucumber, crumbly feta and fresh basil

Assemble this colourful trio of ingredients and serve with a punchy dressing to make a vibrant midweek meal for two

Jícama is a native Mexican plant, with a nutty, sweet flesh. Here, it's topped with creamy avocado ceviche, bursting with aromatic herbs and sharp red onion. This recipe comes from Soho’s El Pastor restaurant

Try this avocado twist on the traditional Greek tzatziki – great as a snack with warm Greek pitta. This recipe comes from Crouch End restaurant, Kalimera

These salmon bowls, which are great for picnics and lunchboxes, can help you make use of whatever you already have in the fridge. Radishes, peas, blanched broccoli, carrot ribbons or pepper make great alternative toppings

Fresh and easy rice paper rolls. These are filled with prawns, avocado, chilli and ginger, shredded carrot and noodles. Serve with chilli sauce for a dip

Tinned crab works really well in cooked dishes and is a fraction of the price of fresh. Use crab meat in this delicious spicy chowder packed with delicious fresh ingredients and zingy lime and avocado

We love avocado! With this recipe for grilled avocado halves with harissa hummus and tahini yogurt, we've promoted it to BBQ star