Tomato and Avocado Salad with a Tarragon Walnut Drizzle
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Tomato and Avocado Salad with a Tarragon Walnut Drizzle, a perfect balance of fresh produce and nutty sophistication. Juicy, ripe tomatoes and creamy avocado slices are paired with crisp red onion for a simple yet luxurious base, while the star of the dish—a velvety walnut-tarragon dressing—brings earthy depth and herbal notes to every bite. Made with toasted walnuts, fresh tarragon, honey, and white wine vinegar, this dressing is a gourmet touch that elevates the salad from everyday to extraordinary. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is perfect as a light lunch or a gorgeous side dish served over mixed greens. Bursting with flavor and texture, it’s a must-try for fans of fresh salads and unique dressings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole ripe tomatoes
- 2 whole ripe avocado
- 0.5 whole red onion
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons tarragon leaves (fresh)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mixed greens (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes and avocados. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
Slice the tomatoes into thick wedges and transfer them to a large serving bowl.
Cut the avocados in half, discard the pit, and carefully scoop out the flesh using a spoon. Slice the avocado into thin strips and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 2-3 minutes until they are lightly golden and fragrant, stirring occasionally to avoid burning. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
In a blender or food processor, combine the toasted walnuts, tarragon leaves, olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, creating the tarragon walnut drizzle. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Drizzle the tarragon walnut dressing over the tomato and avocado mixture. Gently toss to coat evenly without breaking the avocado slices.
If desired, serve the salad on a bed of mixed greens for added texture and visual appeal.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful, and healthy salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 295 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1006 mg | 21% | |
*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.
