Description
A fresh and vibrant avocado salad featuring diced avocados, crisp cucumber, juicy grape tomatoes, and red onion, tossed with a zesty lemon juice and olive oil dressing, perfect for a light and healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 large avocados (or 3 small, diced into medium size chunks)
- 1 English cucumber (sliced or diced)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half)
- 1/2 medium red onion (diced into small pieces)
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the avocado, cucumber, red onion, and slice the grape tomatoes in half to get even-sized pieces for the salad.
- Combine ingredients: Place the diced avocado, cucumber, red onion, and tomatoes into a large mixing bowl to prepare for tossing.
- Add herbs: Chop the fresh cilantro finely and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Dress the salad: Pour in the olive oil and fresh lemon juice, then sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the mixture.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors.
Notes
- Serve immediately to prevent the avocado from browning.
- You can substitute cilantro with fresh parsley if preferred.
- For added texture, sprinkle some toasted nuts or seeds before serving.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on preference.
