Tomato Avocado Salad
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5
Tomato Avocado Salad
Description
This salad mixes creamy avocado diced and tossed with fresh lime juice to prevent browning, halved cherry tomatoes for sweetness, and thin red onion slices for mild pungency. Fresh cilantro or parsley adds herbal notes. Olive oil and minced garlic round out the dressing, providing smoothness and subtle pungency. The ingredients are gently combined and rested briefly to meld flavors.
The contrast between the ripe avocado's softness and the cherry tomatoes' slight snap offers pleasing texture. Lime juice brightens the dish while also keeping avocado fresh. The olive oil adds a gentle richness, making the salad balanced without heaviness.
Serve this salad chilled within two days, as indicated by the storage note. It complements meats or seafood well or works as a light standalone. Before serving leftovers, draining excess liquid and adding fresh lime and herbs revives the flavor and texture for continued enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 3 avocado ripe
- 1 lime
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro or parsley, chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut tomatoes and onions. Set aside.
- Cut avocados in half, remove pits and dice. Squeeze fresh lime over avocados and gently toss to combine.
- Add remaining ingredients and gently stir.
- Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store the salad tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Drain any accumulated liquid before serving leftover salad to maintain texture.
- Refresh the salad by stirring and adding a little extra lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro before serving again.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 940mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 38.9mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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