Avocado Tomato Salad
A vibrant, refreshing salad that perfectly balances the creamy richness of ripe avocados with the bright acidity of garden-fresh tomatoes.
Ingredients
- •3 ripe avocados, pitted and cubed
- •2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- •1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- •2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
- 2
Drizzle the olive oil and fresh lime juice evenly over the vegetables.
- 3
Gently toss the ingredients together using a rubber spatula to avoid mashing the avocado pieces.
- 4
Sprinkle with the fresh cilantro, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Give the salad one final gentle toss to incorporate the seasonings and serve immediately.
💡 Chef tips
- To prevent the avocado from browning, add the lime juice immediately after cutting the fruit.
- For a Mediterranean twist, swap the cilantro for fresh basil and use lemon juice instead of lime.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh; if you must make it ahead, keep the avocado whole and slice it just before serving.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished salad should look bright and colorful with a perfect contrast between the buttery, smooth avocado and the juicy, tangy tomatoes, offering a refreshing and light flavor profile.