Tomato Avocado Salad
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5
Tomato Avocado Salad
Description
The salad features diced avocado and a mix of garden vegetables that provide freshness and varied texture, from creamy avocado to crisp cucumber and bell pepper. The dressing, gently warmed to dissolve honey and then whisked with olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar, balances sweetness, acidity, and richness and coats the vegetables evenly. Chilling melds flavors and cools the salad, making it refreshing.
This salad works well as a standalone light meal or a colorful side at picnics and casual dinners. The mix of soft and crisp vegetables pairs with grilled meats or seafood. The use of mild honey and tart lemon juice brightens the natural flavors without overpowering them.
Ingredients
- 2 large avocado pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved or quartered, red or grape
- 1 medium English cucumber , diced
- 1 medium bell pepper diced, yellow, orange, or green
- 1 small red onion , diced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro fresh, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt , or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper , or to taste
Instructions
- Add avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour honey into a small microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave 10 seconds to melt honey. Whisk in olive oil, lemon juice, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and gently toss to combine until evenly distributed.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 316mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 970mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 1756IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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