4.8 from 12 votes
Tomato and Avocado Salad
The very essence of summer! A light, refreshing, and healthy Tomato and Avocado Salad. Ready for the table in just 10 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 314 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe tomatoes sliced
- 1 ripe avocado peeled and sliced
- ¼ medium white onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (or parsely)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes, avocado, and onion on a platter.
- Scatter the cilantro over the top.
- Drizzle with the lemon juice and olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Tips:
- Substitutions and Additions:
- For this recipe, I recommend using a tomato such as Beefsteak or Brandywine (if you can find them), or any heirloom variety. Just make sure the tomatoes you choose are completely ripe.
- To choose a good ripe tomato, make sure that the tomatoes don't have any obvious blemishes like split skins or dark spots. Weigh the tomato in your hand - it should feel heavy for its size. It should also feel firm yet soft enough to give slightly when pressed. And, ripe tomatoes should be fragrant when you smell the spot where it was attached to the stem.
- The same with avocados. Ripe Haas avocados will typically have a dark skin and feel slightly soft but not mushy when gentle pressure is applied.
- A small cucumber, peeled and cut into slices is a nice addition.
- Add a few Kalamata olives for additional flavor.
- Substitute balsamic vinegar for the lemon juice.
- If you're not a fan of cilantro, fresh parsley or basil is a good substitute.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
596mg
(25%)
Potassium
808mg
(23%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1201IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 808mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1201IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.