Description
Creamy avocado salad with tomatoes brings Mediterranean sunshine to your plate, blending fresh ingredients in a light, zesty embrace. Crisp vegetables and smooth avocado create a refreshing harmony you’ll crave on warm summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 0.25 red onion
Dressing Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the red onion into paper-thin, translucent rings, then submerge in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow its sharp bite.
- Halve the ripe avocados, remove the pit, and carefully cube the flesh directly in the skin using a paring knife.
- Core and chop the tomatoes into uniform, bite-sized chunks that will complement the avocado cubes.
- Mince the garlic clove into fine, aromatic pieces to infuse the dressing with robust flavor.
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until the dressing emulsifies into a smooth, zesty mixture.
- Drain the red onion and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Gently combine the avocado cubes, tomato chunks, and red onion in a serving bowl, taking care not to mash the delicate ingredients.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro on top.
- Toss the salad lightly to distribute the dressing and herbs, ensuring each ingredient is elegantly coated without breaking down the texture.
- Serve immediately at room temperature to preserve the vibrant flavors and creamy avocado texture.
Notes
- Soak red onions in cold water to reduce their sharp, overwhelming taste and create a milder, more balanced flavor profile.
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to ensure perfect cubes that hold their shape without turning mushy during mixing.
- Create uniform tomato chunks for consistent texture and even dressing distribution throughout the salad.
- Adjust dressing’s acidity by balancing lime juice and olive oil to complement the creamy avocado without overpowering its delicate taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg