Avocado-Cilantro Zucchini Noodles with Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Fresh zucchini noodles tossed in a vibrant avocado-cilantro dressing, topped with cherry tomatoes and lime zest for a refreshing, nutrient-packed vegetarian meal. This Mexican-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs zucchini, avocado, fresh cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 medium zucchini
• 1 avocado
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 lime
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Spiralize zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer. Heat a skillet over medium heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Add zucchini noodles and cook for 2 minutes until tender-crisp, stirring frequently; remove from heat immediately to avoid mushiness.
2. Step 2: In a food processor, combine avocado, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, juice of 1 lime, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
3. Step 3: Toss cooked zucchini noodles with half of the avocado dressing until evenly coated. Add halved cherry tomatoes and finely diced red onion, then drizzle with remaining dressing.
4. Step 4: Garnish with extra cilantro leaves and lime zest. Serve immediately while zucchini is still crisp.