Tomato Avocado Salad
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Tomato Avocado Salad
Description
Tomato Avocado Salad mixes ripe tomatoes and firmer avocados cut into even pieces alongside thinly sliced red onions, chopped fresh cilantro, and minced jalapeño for a delicate spicy touch. The salad is lightly dressed with a mixture whisked from olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
The dressing adds brightness and a hint of sweetness, complementing the creamy texture of avocado and juicy tomatoes. Preparing the salad just before serving keeps the avocado from becoming mushy and preserves the fresh, crisp qualities of the other vegetables.
This salad is suitable as a side dish in warmer months or paired with grilled meats or seafood. It can be chilled briefly but is recommended to serve within an hour of dressing to maintain texture and flavor balance.
Choosing firm, ripe avocados is crucial to avoid a mushy salad. The recipe is flexible in tomato choice, using varieties like vine-ripened tomatoes for sweetness and color.
Ingredients
- 4 cups tomato cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 large avocado peeled, pitted and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped, leaves
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño seeds and ribs removed, then minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes, avocados, red onion, cilantro and jalapeno in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 1 hour.
Notes
- Serve this salad immediately to retain the best texture, especially of avocado.
- If making ahead, cover and refrigerate the salad for no more than one hour before serving.
- Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent the salad from becoming mushy.
- Any type of tomato can be used; small vine ripened tomatoes cut into quarters provide good flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1020IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 26.2mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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