Tomato, avocado, red onion and cilantro lightly coated with fresh lime juice and olive oil. This quick an easy salad makes the perfect healthy side dish.
This flavorful tomato and avocado salad is simple, colorful and healthy too! I love avocados and tomatoes, and the two complement each other very well. Red onion ties the salad together and adds a needed crunch. Cucumbers can be added as well if desired.
Dress it with cilantro, fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes. I promise you will feel great after eating this wholesome salad.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes about 1/2 inch (any type of tomatoes you like)
- 2 ripe avocados cubed
- 1/4 small red onion sliced
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro or parsley
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Additional optional add ins:
- 1 small cucumber sliced
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup feta or cubed mozzarella
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, place the tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with olive oil, lime juice, pepper flakes and salt & pepper to taste. Gently toss.
- Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap in fridge for up to 2 hours.
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Delicious! I put a little balsamic vinegar glaze on just before serving and it was even better. Love this recipe!
So good! Made it as a side for grilled chicken. I will make again for sure.
I’m taking “this salad” to a Valentine’s Day party on Saturday, 🤞🏽🤤 …I’m sure it’ll be a success. (I tend to never cook)
Excellent flavor and fast to make. Thanks!
yoU WERE MY INSPIRATION FOR GREATNESS TONIGHT! I was browSING THE INTERWEBS FOR A GOOD LOOKING SALAD TO DO WITH THE STRING BEANS AND TOMS i JUST PICKED FROM MY GARDEN + THE AVOCADOS i NEEDED TO USE, AND THIS LOOKED PERFECT. i CHOPPED THOSE UP, ADDED THE ONION, A CAN OF CORN, AND iTALIAN PARSLEY, AND THREW THE DRESSING INGREDIENTS IN THE BLENDER. pERFECTION! tHANKS!.
I did a small dice, added cojita cheese and used this as a topping for tacos. Family loved it. Excellent, simple recipe.
This is my favorite recipe! How do I prevent the salad from going watery?
Yum!
This wAs excellent even aftwr a few days
Amazing flavor…
This recipe is delicious
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What makes it Have so msny calories?
The cheese, beans, avocado and olive oil all have calories. They’re mostly healthy calories but do add up.
However, you are including the optional INGREDIENTS. How many calories without them?
Love all
I just love adding avocado pretty much into anything :))