Low Fat Avocado and Tomato Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and easy to prepare, this Low Fat Avocado and Tomato Salad is a perfect choice for a healthy, nutrient-packed dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Featuring creamy ripe avocados, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onions, this salad bursts with refreshing flavors complemented by a tangy lemon dressing and the subtle herby notes of fresh cilantro. With a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a touch of salt and pepper, it’s a guilt-free yet satisfying option for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. Ideal for weight-conscious eaters, this recipe proves you can enjoy wholesome, delicious ingredients while keeping fats to a minimum. Simple, colorful, and utterly crave-worthy, this salad is bound to impress with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
First, slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into 1-inch cubes. Place the avocado cubes in a mixing bowl.
Next, wash the tomatoes and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Add the tomatoes to the bowl with the avocado.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the sliced onion to the salad mix.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the avocado, tomatoes, and onion mixture in the larger bowl.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well coated with the dressing.
Serve the salad immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.1 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1226 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.4 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 2467 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
