Description
This Easy Avocado Tomato Onion Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and quick-to-make dish perfect for warm days or as a healthy side. Combining creamy avocados with juicy tomatoes, zesty lime, and a touch of spice, it offers a refreshing burst of flavors and textures with minimal preparation. Optional ingredients like cucumber, chickpeas, beans, or cheese can be added for extra heartiness or creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes, about 1/2 inch (any type of tomatoes you like)
- 2 ripe avocados, cubed
- 1/4 small red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro or parsley
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup feta or cubed mozzarella
Instructions
- Chop tomatoes: Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl to form the base of the salad.
- Slice onion: Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes to add a sharp, crunchy bite.
- Cube avocados: Cube the ripe avocados carefully and gently fold them into the salad to maintain their shape and creamy texture.
- Add herbs: Add the minced cilantro or parsley to infuse the salad with fresh, aromatic notes.
- Dress salad: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lime juice over the salad ingredients to add richness and a bright citrus tang.
- Season: Sprinkle red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste to balance and enhance the salad’s flavors.
- Toss gently: Toss everything gently to combine all ingredients without mashing the avocado, preserving the salad’s texture.
- Serve or chill: Serve immediately for the freshest flavor or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Feel free to add optional ingredients like cucumber, chickpeas, black beans, or cheese for variety or extra protein.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Consume the salad soon after preparation to prevent avocado browning.
- Refrigerate leftovers and consume within 2 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: avocado salad, tomato salad, quick salad, easy side dish, healthy salad, vegetarian salad
