Description
Tomato and Avocado Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. Bursting with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, red onion, and fresh cilantro, this salad is drizzled with zesty lime juice that elevates its taste. Quick to prepare, it serves as a delightful side or light meal that will leave everyone craving more. Enjoy the colorful presentation and irresistible aroma as you savor each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes and cilantro under cold water. Dice the tomatoes and finely chop the cilantro.
- Slice the avocado around the pit, twist to separate, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh to dice.
- Thinly slice the red onion; if desired, soak in water to mellow flavor.
- In a bowl, combine tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and onions. Drizzle with lime juice.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper; gently toss without mashing the avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg