Avocado and Tomato Salad
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Avocado and Tomato Salad
Description
The salad features ripe tomatoes and avocados cut into sizable cubes to maintain their texture. Thinly sliced red onion adds subtle pungency and crunch, balancing the creamy avocado and juicy tomatoes. Chopped cilantro introduces a fresh herbal note. The salad is tossed gently with freshly squeezed lime juice and extra virgin olive oil, enhancing each ingredient's natural flavors while providing acidity and richness.
This preparation results in a vibrant salad ideal as a light side or accompaniment to grilled dishes. The combination of lime and olive oil provides brightness to the creamy and juicy elements, while the onion and cilantro give complexity to the profile.
Salt should be added to taste to elevate the flavors subtly without overpowering the freshness of the ingredients.
The original notes mention this recipe was adapted from a known source and that nutritional information is estimated, suggesting it can be part of balanced meal planning.
Ingredients
- 2 tomato cut into a large dice, large
- 2 avocado cut into a large dice
- 1 red onion or half of a medium red onion, thinly sliced, small
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- lime juice juice of 2 limes
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, avocados, red onions and cilantro.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the top and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Gently stir.
- Taste and add salt as needed.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes and avocados for the best balance of texture and flavor.
- Add salt to taste after tossing to enhance the salad's brightness.
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain avocado freshness and avoid browning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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