Simple Avocado Salad
This vibrant, refreshing avocado salad comes together in minutes with crisp vegetables and a bright citrus dressing.
Ingredients
- •2 ripe Hass avocados, diced
- •3 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
- •1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
- •1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- •2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- •3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- •1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- •0.5 teaspoon salt
- •0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all the vegetables by washing them thoroughly and dicing the avocados, tomatoes, and cucumber into bite-sized uniform pieces.
- 2
Finely chop the red onion and fresh cilantro.
- 3
In a large salad bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- 4
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture just before serving.
- 6
Toss the salad very gently to avoid mashing the avocados while ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
💡 Chef tips
- Choose avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but are not mushy to ensure they hold their shape in the salad.
- To prevent browning if making ahead, add the lemon and lime juice directly over the avocado chunks first before tossing with the rest of the ingredients.
- Leftovers do not store well due to the avocado browning and releasing water, so it is best enjoyed immediately.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished salad should look vibrant and colorful with firm yet tender chunks of avocado and crisp vegetables, smelling fresh and citrusy with a bright, tangy taste.