Description
Experience vibrant freshness! This avocado salad bursts with creamy avocado, sweet tomatoes, crisp red onion, and zesty lime-cilantro dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe medium avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the dressing by combining. In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, half of the chopped cilantro (1/4 cup), salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Step 2: Prepare the salad ingredients. Halve and pit the avocados, then carefully scoop out the flesh and cut it into 1/2-inch cubes. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely dice the red onion.
- Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cubed avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, and the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro.
- Step 4: Pour the prepared lime cilantro dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until the avocado and vegetables are lightly coated with the dressing, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Step 5: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.
Notes
- This salad is truly best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, cover tightly with plastic wrap directly touching the salad surface to minimize air exposure and consume within a few hours for quality.
- As a fresh avocado salad, it is not suitable for reheating; please serve and enjoy it chilled or at room temperature to preserve its delicate textures and vibrant flavors.
- Elevate your meal by serving this delightful salad as a bright accompaniment to grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp, or enjoy it as a refreshing side with your favorite tacos.
- For the most vibrant presentation and best texture, wait to combine the dressing with the avocado and other ingredients until just before you plan to serve, tossing very gently to avoid mashing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 275g)
- Calories: 292
- Sodium: 258mg
- Fat: 24.9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 4.3g