Avocado, Tomato & Onion Salad 🥑🍅🧅
This Avocado, Tomato & Onion Salad is a fresh, simple, and nutritious dish. The creamy avocado pairs beautifully with juicy tomatoes and crisp onions, all tossed in a light lemon dressing. Perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or topping for grilled foods.
Ingredients 🛒
Salad
2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved)
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Dressing
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or lime juice
¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
½ small cucumber, diced
A pinch of chili flakes
Equipment Needed
Mixing bowl
Knife and cutting board
Small whisk or spoon
Instructions 👨🍳
1. Prepare the Vegetables
Dice the avocados into bite-size cubes.
Chop the tomatoes into medium pieces.
Thinly slice the red onion.
2. Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together:
olive oil
lemon or lime juice
salt
black pepper
3. Assemble the Salad
Place avocado, tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad.
Toss gently so the avocado stays intact.
4. Add Herbs and Extras
Sprinkle chopped cilantro or parsley over the top.
Add optional toppings like feta cheese or seeds if desired.
5. Serve
Serve immediately while the avocado is fresh.
Serving Ideas 🍽️
This salad pairs well with:
grilled chicken or fish
tacos or wraps
roasted vegetables
crusty bread
Tips ⭐
Choose ripe but firm avocados so they hold their shape.
Add the dressing just before serving to keep everything fresh.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika.
