Description
Avocado salad is a refreshing blend of creamy avocados and crunchy vegetables, drizzled with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Packed with nutrients and vibrant flavors, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light weekday dinner. With its beautiful array of colors and textures, every bite offers a delightful experience that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Halve and pit the avocados, then scoop them into a large bowl.
- Dice the avocados into bite-sized pieces. Add halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and chopped red onion to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg