Native Quandong and Avocado Salad with Lemon Myrtle Vinaigrette
A refreshing salad blending creamy avocado, tart quandong fruit, and a zesty lemon myrtle dressing for a taste of Australia’s bush. This australian-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs diced avocado, diced quandong, finely chopped lemon myrtle leaves into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. 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
- 2, diced avocado
- 1/2 cup, diced quandong
- 1 tbsp, finely chopped lemon myrtle leaves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and lemon myrtle until emulsified.
- Step 2: Toss avocado and quandong in the dressing. Gently fold in parsley.
- Step 3: Chill for 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional lemon myrtle leaves.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Native Quandong and Avocado Salad with Lemon Myrtle Vinaigrette take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Native Quandong and Avocado Salad with Lemon Myrtle Vinaigrette?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep diced avocado from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Native Quandong and Avocado Salad with Lemon Myrtle Vinaigrette?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Native Quandong and Avocado Salad with Lemon Myrtle Vinaigrette for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Native Quandong and Avocado Salad with Lemon Myrtle Vinaigrette vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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