Description
Tomato and Avocado Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that brings together the vibrant flavors of ripe tomatoes and creamy avocados, all dressed in zesty lime juice. Perfect for summer celebrations or casual meals, this salad is quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Enjoy it at picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch while soaking up the sun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup avocado, cubed (about 2 medium avocados)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes under cold water and dice them into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and cube it.
- Thinly slice the red onion and soak it in cold water for about 10 minutes to mellow its flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, avocado cubes, drained onions, and chopped cilantro. Gently toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil until emulsified. Pour over the salad mixture and toss gently.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg