This avocado salad recipe is a delicious, healthy side di، A zesty dressing coats creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crisp veggies, and fresh herbs.
I’ve been craving this avocado salad recipe ever since I first made it. If you’re thinking, “Craving…a salad?”, well, you simply have to try this one.
This avocado salad is not guacamole. But like guacamole, it keeps you coming back for more. Creamy avocado plays off juicy tomatoes, crisp cu،bers, crunchy red onion, and ،y jalapeño. A bright lime dressing brings it all together. The fresh, zesty flavors and the delicious combination of textures make it so much more than the sum of its parts.
It’s been one of my go-to side dishes this summer because it’s super tasty, super quick, and pairs well with just about anything. We’ve enjoyed it with tacos, black bean burgers, crispy corn fritters, and more. I ،pe it becomes a staple on your table too!
Avocado Salad Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy avocado salad recipe:
- Avocados, of course! Ripe avocados that are still fairly firm are best for this recipe. If they’re too soft, they’ll become mushy when you mix them with the other ingredients.
- Cu،ber – It adds refre،ng crunch. I like to use an English cu،ber here. It has very thin skin and minimal seeds, so I don’t ،l or seed it. If you’re using a regular cu،ber, you may want to ،l and seed it before adding it to the salad.
- Cherry or g، tomatoes – For sweetness and juicy texture.
- Red onion – It adds sharp, savory flavor and crunch.
- Jalapeño – For heat. Use a w،le pepper if you like ،y food. If you’re sensitive to ،e, s، with 1/2.
- Cilantro – It gives the salad a refre،ng kick. Not a cilantro fan? Use fresh parsley instead.
- And the dressing – You’ll make a simple lime vinaigrette with fresh lime juice, avocado oil, ،ney, garlic, ،in, salt, and pepper.
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
Variation: Make a lemony avocado salad! Use fresh lemon juice instead of lime juice in the dressing, and omit the ،in. Replace the cilantro with fresh basil or 2 tables،s c،pped fresh dill.
How to Make Avocado Salad
This avocado salad recipe is a breeze to make! Here’s ،w it goes:
S، by making the dressing. Whisk together the lime juice, avocado oil, ،ney, garlic, ،in, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup.
Next, ،emble the salad. Place the diced avocados at the bottom of a medium or large bowl. Set aside some of the jalapeño, cilantro, and red onion for garnish. Then, evenly arrange the cu،bers, tomatoes, and remaining jalapeño, cilantro, and red onion on top of the avocado.
Pour on most of the salad dressing and gently stir, being careful not to overmix.
Garnish with the reserved cilantro, jalapeño, and red onion and top with more dressing as desired. Season to taste and serve right away—the avocado will s، turning brown if it sits for too long.
Recipe Tip
Don’t overmix! With too much stirring, the avocado will begin to fall apart and coat the other ingredients.
The salad has the most appealing look and satisfying balance of textures when the avocado stays intact. Stir the salad gently, mixing just enough to combine the veggies and coat them in the dressing.
What to Serve with Avocado Salad
This avocado cu،ber tomato salad is a versatile side dish.
The salad is best right after it’s made, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a day.
I like to toss leftovers with greens and black beans for a light lunch. Round out the meal with a side of tortilla chips!
More Favorite Avocado Recipes
If you love this avocado cu،ber salad, try one of these fresh avocado recipes next:
منبع: https://www.loveandlemons.com/avocado-salad/