Avocado Salad
Avocado salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with creamy avocados, crisp vegetables, and zesty lime, this salad is a delightful celebration of flavors. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ or enjoying a light lunch, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables. Cut avocados into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion. Toss gently.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and drizzle with olive oil. Stir to incorporate without mashing the avocados.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; add chopped cilantro if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg