Description
This Summer Avocado Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines creamy avocados with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty red onions, all tossed in a light and tangy dressing. Perfect for a quick and easy summer meal or a side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat, being careful not to mash the avocado. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crumbled feta or sliced radishes.
- This salad is best served fresh and does not keep well overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
