Avocado and Tomato Salad with Lime Dressing Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Avocado and Tomato Salad tossed with a zesty lime dressing, featuring ripe avocados, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and a hint of red onion. Perfect as a light, nutritious side dish or a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Lime Dressing
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix the diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro ensuring even distribution.
- Prepare Lime Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey if using, plus salt and pepper to taste until well emulsified.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Drizzle the prepared lime dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients without mashing the avocado pieces.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the salad right away to enjoy the freshest flavors and maintain the creamy texture of the avocado.
Notes
- For a vegan version, simply omit the honey or replace it with agave syrup or maple syrup.
- Using ripe but firm avocados prevents the salad from becoming mushy.
- The salad is best consumed immediately as avocado browns quickly upon exposure to air.
- Feel free to add a pinch of chili flakes or a few slices of jalapeño for a spicy kick.
