Avocado Salad
A light and refreshing avocado salad that celebrates fresh ingredients, perfect for any sunny lunch or dinner gathering.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados 2 ripe avocados Make sure they’re ripe for the best flavor and creaminess.
- 2 cups 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved Their sweetness adds a wonderful contrast to the salad.
- 1 whole 1 cucumber, diced For a refreshing crunch.
- 1/2 whole 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced This gives a zesty kick to the dish.
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons lemon juice Adds a refreshing zing and prevents browning.
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon honey Balances the other flavors beautifully.
- to taste Salt and pepper Enhances the dish.
- to taste Fresh herbs (optional, such as cilantro or parsley) Adds aroma; feel free to skip or substitute.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Place the veggies in a large salad bowl.
- Cut the ripe avocados in half, remove the pit, scoop the flesh out with a spoon, and slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- Gently toss the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion with the vinaigrette in the salad bowl.
- Carefully fold the avocado pieces into the salad.
- Drizzle any remaining vinaigrette over the salad before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Serve fresh for the best taste. This salad can be a side dish or a light meal. If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container and add a bit more lemon juice before serving again.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g
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