Avocados are all the rage, and what better way to showcase their vibrant personality than in a delightful salad? This isn’t just any salad; it’s a healthy, flavor-packed perfect salad. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a side for dinner, or a dish to impress at your next gathering, avocado salad fits the bill. With its refreshing taste and nutritious punch, it’s no wonder this salad is winning hearts everywhere. You have to try the ultimate avocado salad recipe.
❤️ Why you’ll love it
- Healthy and Delicious- Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy diced avocado, covered with a citrus juice dressing.
- Low carb and filled with healthy fats
- Fresh ingredients make this incredibly flavorful.
- Quick and Easy to Make
- Versatility- This simple salad is a perfect side dish, a healthy lunch, or one of the easiest recipes for dinner.
🧾 Simple Ingredients You’ll Need
Get the full list of ingredients, with measurements, and step-by-step instructions at the bottom of the post in the printable recipe card.
- Fresh Avocados
- Cherry tomatoes
- English cucumber
- Red onion
- Lemon
- Extra Virgin Olive oil
- Salt and Black pepper
🍳 How to Make Simple Avocado Salad
Get the full list of ingredients, with measurements, and step-by-step instructions at the bottom of the post in the printable recipe card.
Wash and cut the fresh veggies into bite-size pieces. Add it to a large salad bowl.
Make the avocado salad dressing by squeezing the lemon over the ingredients. Then add the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Gently mix everything to combine. Place it in the refrigerator and serve chilled.
🥄 Variations to Try With This Summer Salad
- Mexican Avocado Salad– Add corn, black beans and jalapenos. Add cumin and chili powder to the dressing.
- Mediterranean Avocado Salad- Add olives and feta cheese. Top with mint.
- I am using juicy cherry tomatoes as part of the salad ingredients but you can easily swap grape tomatoes or roma tomatoes.
- Fresh herbs add depth to the flavors in this salad. Add fresh cilantro, mint, or oregano to the tomato salad.
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🍽️ Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Serving Suggestions
This avocado salad is versatile and can be served in many delicious ways:
- As a Side Dish: Pair it with grilled chicken or fish for a refreshing, balanced meal. The creamy avocado complements the savory flavors of grilled meats perfectly.
- Light Lunch: Serve it over a bed of mixed greens and add some boiled eggs or chickpeas for a protein-packed lunch.
- Main Dish: This easy avocado salad can be turned into a dinner recipe by adding extra avocado.
- Taco Topping: Use this salad as a topping for tacos. It adds a fresh and creamy element that elevates any taco.
- Avocado Toast: Spread it on a slice of whole-grain toast or a piece of crusty bread for a quick and nutritious snack. The combination of crunchy toast and creamy avocado salad is irresistible
🍶 Make-Ahead Tips
You might want to prepare parts of your avocado salad in advance without compromising its freshness for later. Here’s how you can do it:
- Prep Ingredients Separately: Chop and prepare all your ingredients ahead of time, but keep them separate until you’re ready to serve. Store each ingredient in its own airtight container. This prevents the avocados from browning and keeps other components, like tomatoes and cucumbers, from getting soggy.
- Avocados Last: Cut and add avocados just before serving. This guarantees that they stay fresh and green. If you must cut them earlier, follow the lemon or lime juice trick to keep them looking their best.
- Refrigerate Promptly: After preparing your salad, refrigerate it promptly. The cold temperature slows down the oxidation and bacterial growth, helping to preserve your salad’s fresh taste and appearance.
- Store Leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
📖 More Avocado Recipes
- Avocado Sweet Potato Toast
- Turkey Avocado BLT
- Avocado Salsa
- Bacon, Egg, Cheese and Avocado Sandwich Recipe
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Avocado Salad
Ingredients
- 2 avocados
- 1 lbs. cherry tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- ½ red onion
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Directions
- Wash all the produce
- Cut the cucumber in quarters lengthwise and then dice and add to a bowl.
- Half the cherry tomatoes. Add to the bowl.
- Peel and dice the avocados. Add to the bowl.
- Thinly slice the red onions. Add to the bowl.
- Juice the lemon and sprinkle over the ingredients.
- Add the olive oil to the ingredients.
- Season everything with salt and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Serve chilled.
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