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Avocado Salad Recipe with ripe avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and fresh herbs tossed in a light dressing.

Avocado Salad Recipe – Easy Fresh and Healthy Summer Salad

This Avocado Salad Recipe is a fresh, healthy, and easy salad made with creamy avocados, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for light lunches, side dishes, or summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Light Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl (for dressing)
  • Citrus juicer (optional)
  • Spoon for scooping avocado

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2–3 ripe avocados (firm but slightly soft)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or 2 Roma tomatoes, diced)
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced or finely diced

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1–2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Optional Add-Ins

  • Fresh parsley, cilantro, or basil
  • Feta cheese or mozzarella pearls
  • Toasted nuts or seeds
  • Arugula or mixed greens
  • Chili flakes for heat

Instructions
 

Prep the Vegetables

  • Slice tomatoes, dice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion. Place in a large mixing bowl.

Cut the Avocado

  • Slice avocados lengthwise around the pit. Twist to separate halves and remove pit carefully. Score flesh into cubes while still in the skin, then scoop gently with a spoon.

Make the Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon or lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.

Assemble the Salad

  • Add avocado cubes to the bowl with vegetables. Drizzle dressing evenly over the top.

Toss Gently

  • Fold ingredients carefully with a spoon or spatula to avoid mashing the avocado.

Serve Immediately

  • Garnish with fresh herbs or optional toppings and serve fresh.

Notes

  • Use ripe-but-firm avocados for clean cubes and best texture.
  • Add dressing right before serving to maintain freshness.
  • Extra citrus juice helps slow browning.
  • Dice ingredients evenly for balanced bites.
  • For meal prep, store vegetables and dressing separately and add avocado just before serving.
  • Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored airtight up to 24 hours with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface.
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