Tomato and Avocado Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Tomato and Avocado Salad is the perfect quick and healthy side dish for any occasion. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crisp red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this salad is brought to life with a zesty dressing of olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a nutritious, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option that’s as stunning as it is satisfying. Serve it as a light appetizer, a side for grilled dishes, or a stand-alone summer snack, and enjoy its unbeatable combination of textures and flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 2 medium Avocados
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop out the flesh. Cut the avocado flesh into bite-sized cubes and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moons. Add the onion slices to the bowl.
Chop the fresh cilantro finely and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients together to combine, being careful not to mush the avocado.
Serve immediately as a side dish or chilled for a refreshing option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
982 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.7 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1232 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.9 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 2800 mg | 60% | |
*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.
