Description
This Avocado Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish combining ripe tomatoes, creamy avocados, crisp red onion, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a light lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a healthy side for summer cookouts, picnics, or quick everyday meals, this salad highlights the best of Mediterranean flavors with simple, fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Place the chopped tomatoes, diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh herbs into a large mixing bowl to prepare the base of your salad.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper until the vinaigrette is well emulsified.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette evenly over the mixed salad ingredients to ensure every bite has balanced flavor.
- Toss Gently: Carefully toss the salad ingredients together to combine, being gentle to avoid mashing the avocado pieces and keep their texture intact.
- Serve Immediately: Transfer to a serving dish or individual bowls and serve right away to enjoy the freshest taste and avoid avocado browning.
Notes
- Add fresh mozzarella cheese for a heartier and creamier salad variation.
- Best enjoyed on the day it is prepared to maintain the freshness and vibrant colors.
- Sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top for an added crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
