Description
A fresh and vibrant salad combining creamy avocados and juicy tomatoes, perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 4 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Select and Prepare Your Avocados: Cut them in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into 3/4-inch cubes.
- Prepare Your Tomatoes: Core tomatoes and cut into similar-sized chunks as your avocado.
- Create the Perfect Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cumin until emulsified.
- Combine with Precision: In a large bowl, gently combine tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño with the dressing first.
- Add Avocado and Herbs: Gently fold in avocado cubes and fresh herbs.
- Season to Perfection: Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the salad to rest for 10-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, serve with avocado shells or as a filling in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: avocado, tomato, salad, healthy, fresh, summer