Description
Fresh, vibrant, and effortlessly delicious, this Avocado and Tomato Salad is a quick and easy recipe that bursts with color and flavor. Combining creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and simple ingredients, it makes a healthy and satisfying dish ready in minutes. Perfect as a side, snack, or light lunch, this salad brings nutrition and a refreshing touch to your table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and diced into bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and dry the tomatoes, then cut them in halves or quarters depending on their size. Peel and dice the avocados into bite-sized chunks. Thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh cilantro or basil.
- Combine in a Bowl: Gently toss the diced avocado, tomatoes, and red onion in a wide bowl, taking care not to mash the avocado to keep its texture.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle fresh lime juice and extra virgin olive oil over the salad. Season generously with salt and pepper. Toss lightly again to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
- Add Herbs and Final Touches: Sprinkle the chopped cilantro or basil on top, then either toss gently or leave as a fresh garnish. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving.
Notes
- Choose ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure to avoid mushy or hard bits.
- Use fresh lime juice to keep the avocado green and add acidity.
- Handle ingredients gently to keep avocado chunks intact for better presentation.
- Slice onions thinly to mellow their sharpness and distribute flavor evenly.
- Customize herbs by swapping cilantro with basil or mint for varied flavor profiles.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days.
- Freezing is not recommended as avocado texture changes significantly.
- The salad is best served fresh and cold; reheating is not advised.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg