Avocado Salad
Avocado salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that transforms any meal into a culinary delight. With creamy avocados, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers, this salad bursts with flavor and color. Perfect for picnics, brunches, or as a light dinner, it showcases the beauty of fresh ingredients. Easy to prepare and versatile, this salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this nutritious and delicious avocado salad that celebrates nature’s bounty!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley), optional
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- Dice the avocados and place them in a mixing bowl. Add halved cherry tomatoes and diced cucumber.
- Incorporate thinly sliced red onion, then season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the mixture; gently toss until well combined.
- If using fresh herbs, fold them in just before serving for maximum freshness.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg