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    Home » All Recipes » Salad » Simple Avocado Salad

    Simple Avocado Salad

    Jan 2, 2022 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Simple Avocado Salad is refreshing and full of amazing flavors. Creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers are tossed in lime dressing that is perfect for hot summer days.

    Simple Avocado Salad in a white bowl

    This Simple Avocado Salad is one of my favorite dishes to serve during the summer. With hot weather, these cool refreshing flavors and juicy vegetables are such a scrumptious relief. Made with lots of in-season veggies and tossed in a lime and cilantro dressing, there is so much to love about this Avocado Salad.

    This recipe is nice and simple and you can whip it up quickly for barbecues, dinners, and get-togethers. The flavors work nicely with so many dishes, so you can be sure it will work with whatever else is getting served. This Simple Avocado Salad is also a nice change from more traditional green salads, providing some fresh flavors and colors at your table. Let's look at the ingredients that are used to make it.

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    What you'll need

    • Avocado. Look for ones that are ripe, but not too soft.
    • Cucumber. English or regular are fine. You can peel them or leave the peel if you prefer.
    • Tomato. Cherry or grape are good, but you can also dice Roma tomatoes if it's what you have.
    • Onion. I like white onions for their milder flavor here, but red or yellow also work.
    • Cilantro. Fresh.
    • Lime Juice. Also fresh. The concentrate does not have the same flavor.
    • Olive Oil. Or any other oil that you prefer.
    • Salt & Pepper. To taste.

    How to make it

    1. Dice the avocado and slice the cucumber, tomato, and onion. Chop the cilantro and then place everything in a large bowl. Add the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss until everything is mixed together well. Serve.

    mixing all of the salad ingredients in a bowl
    Simple Avocado Salad in a mixing bowl

    Tips for the best Avocado Salad

    • Use firm, ripe avocados. Because the diced avocado will be tossed with other vegetables, you want it to be ripe, but not too soft. Otherwise it will get mushy in the salad.
    • Try to cut everything to the same size. Keeping the ingredients to similar sizes as you dice and slice will make the salad look better, but also ensure that all the flavors make it on to each forkful.
    • Choose fresh ingredients. This Simple Avocado Salad shines when you use fresh ingredients with the best flavor. Fresh herbs, lime, and even well-chosen veggies really matter in the final product.

    Add-ins and Substitutes

    • Add other vegetables. This versatile salad can be made with other vegetables, such as corn, carrots, bell peppers, radish, and others. Just dice them to a similar size to the other ingredients.
    • Substitute different herbs. If you are not a fan of cilantro, then try other fresh herbs to flavor your Avocado Salad. Parsley, basil, mint, or dill would all work.
    • Try different dressing flavors. This simple lime dressing is so bright and delicious, but you could also try it with some red wine vinegar, lemon juice, or maple syrup, to add some tangy or sweet notes.

    How to Store this Salad

    This Simple Avocado Salad can be placed in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should last for up to 2 days. You may want to drizzle some extra lime juice on top to protect the avocado from browning.

    What to Serve with it

    • Pasta. Serve this salad before Pasta with Roasted Pepper Sauce or Mushroom Bolognese Pasta.
    • Burgers. Vegan Black Bean Burgers are so tasty alongside this summer salad.
    • Vegetables. Try it with Baked Portobello Mushrooms, Quick Cabbage Steaks, or Roasted Tomato Pesto Vegetables.
    • Tacos or Wraps. Serve this Simple Avocado Salad with Black Bean Tacos or Easy Hummus Wraps for a delicious and satisfying meal.
    Simple Avocado Salad in a bowl with veggies on the background

    This Simple Avocado Salad is so easy and versatile. You can put it together at a moment's notice and tweak the recipe to your preference. This dish goes great with lots of others, so no matter what you serve with it, it will be a tasty combination. Enjoy this fresh and flavorful summer salad all season. It's so good, you might find yourself making it year round.

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    Simple Avocado Salad

    This Simple Avocado Salad is refreshing and full of amazing flavors. Creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers are tossed in lime dressing that is perfect for hot summer days.
    4.89 from 9 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 508kcal
    Author: Tania Sheff

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium avocados
    • 2 medium cucumbers
    • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes
    • ¼ medium onion
    • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
    • 2 tbsp. lime juice
    • 2 tbsp. olive oil
    • ¾ tsp. sea salt or to taste
    • ¼ tsp. pepper or to taste

    Instructions

    • Dice the avocado and slice the cucumber, tomato, and onion. Chop the cilantro and then place everything in a large bowl. Add the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss until everything is mixed together well. Serve.
    PssstYou can find detailed step-by-step photos right above this recipe card.

    Notes

    Add-ins and Substitutes

    • Add other vegetables. This versatile salad can be made with other vegetables, such as corn, carrots, bell peppers, radish, and others. Just dice them to a similar size to the other ingredients.
    • Substitute different herbs. If you are not a fan of cilantro, then try other fresh herbs to flavor your Avocado Salad. Parsley, basil, mint, or dill would all work.
    • Try different dressing flavors. This simple lime dressing is so bright and delicious, but you could also try it with some red wine vinegar, lemon juice, or maple syrup, to add some tangy or sweet notes.

    How to Store this Salad

    This Simple Avocado Salad can be placed in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should last for up to 2 days. You may want to drizzle some extra lime juice on top to protect the avocado from browning.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Sodium: 749mg | Potassium: 1552mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1176IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg

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    Comments

    1. Sharlene says

      June 16, 2022 at 3:45 am

      5 stars
      Delicious simple and filling recipe. I personally liked it better without the onions though. 5 stars still and a new kitchen staple 🌟

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        June 16, 2022 at 6:35 pm

        Hi Sharlene! I am not a big fan of onions myself. But my husband says that I deprive people of this delicious (to most) and healthy vegetable. I he suggested to add it to my fresh salad recipes. 🙂

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