Best 11 Simple Tomato And Avocado Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with our refreshing Tomato and Avocado Salad, a delightful symphony of juicy tomatoes, creamy avocados, crisp cucumbers, red onions, and zesty cilantro, all tossed in a tangy lime vinaigrette. This vibrant salad is a feast for the eyes and the palate, perfect as a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a refreshing appetizer. Its simplicity and burst of flavors make it a crowd-pleaser, while the optional addition of crumbled feta cheese or grilled shrimp adds an extra layer of savory richness.

This recipe is part of a collection of delightful summer salads, each bursting with freshness and flavor. From the classic Caesar Salad with its crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and creamy dressing, to the Mediterranean Orzo Salad with its medley of colorful vegetables, feta cheese, and a tangy lemon-herb vinaigrette, these salads are sure to be the stars of any gathering.

For a unique twist on a classic, try the Strawberry Spinach Salad with its sweet strawberries, crunchy almonds, and a light balsamic vinaigrette. Or, indulge in the hearty and satisfying Quinoa Salad with its fluffy quinoa, roasted vegetables, and a flavorful dressing.

With so many delicious options to choose from, our collection of summer salads has something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing meal or a flavorful side dish, these recipes will surely delight your taste buds.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD



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A very simple, very delicious salad, that makes a perfect starter for dinner parties.

Provided by AUSSIEBEAR

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
2 small tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and pepper. Arrange the slices of avocado and tomato alternately like the spokes of a wheel on one big serving plate, or individual plates. Drizzle lightly with the dressing, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 44.8 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD



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A simple yet elegant salad sure to impress your guests!

Provided by Mica

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large tomatoes, chopped
4 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) bottle balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, toss together the tomatoes, avocados and red onion. Dust lightly with black pepper, and pour salad dressing over. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 482.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Avocado And Tomato Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: avocado, cherry tomato, medium red onion, lime, salt, fresh parsley

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomato, finely chopped
¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
½ lime, juiced
salt, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and gently stir to combine.
  • Cover, and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CUCUMBER, TOMATO, AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Cucumber, Tomato, And Avocado Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: english cucumber, roma tomatoes, ripe avocados, red onion, fresh cilantro, lemon, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil

Provided by Robin Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 english cucumber, diced
4 roma tomatoes, diced
3 ripe avocados, diced
½ red onion, diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Slice then dice cucumber.
  • Slice then dice tomatoes.
  • Slice avocado and carefully remove stone. Scoop out inside and dice.
  • Peel onion and remove tops. Then slice.
  • Chop cilantro and place in a large salad bowl with previous ingredients.
  • Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve in a bowl.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 14 grams

EASY TOMATO AVOCADO SALAD



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I came up with this recipe one day when avocados were on sale at the market. It's a nice change from a lettuce salad, plus it's quick to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon lime juice
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup cubed tomato
1/4 cup chopped red onion

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, lime juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE AVOCADO & TOMATO SALAD



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For a speedy side, Jennifer serves an avocado salad. "My mother came up with this when she had too many ripe avocados and tomatoes on hand." -Jennifer Reid, Farmington, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the avocados, tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over avocado mixture; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Make and share this Simple Tomato and Avocado Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Onions

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium vine ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and fresh pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in small bowl and toss together.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.1, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 8, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 3, Protein 1.7

TOMATO, ZUCCHINI AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Whenever you make a dish with uncooked zucchini, be sure to slice or dice it finely, so that the zucchini can absorb the dressing or seasonings. I like to eat this salsa salad with rice.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium zucchini
Salt to taste
5 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 or 2 jalapeño or serrano peppers, seeded if desired and finely chopped
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, to taste
1 Haas avocado, ripe but not too soft, cut into tiny dice
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Boston lettuce or romaine lettuce leaves for serving

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the zucchini with salt, and drain in a colander for 15 minutes. Rinse if the zucchini tastes very salty, and drain on paper towels.
  • Combine the tomatoes, chiles and cilantro in an attractive bowl. Combine the zucchini, avocado and lemon or lime juice and olive oil in another bowl. Taste and add salt if desired. Add to the tomatoes, and toss together gently. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve on lettuce leaves as a salad, or serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 426 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

EASY AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD



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Make and share this Easy Avocado and Tomato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by piginspandex

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 avocados, ripe
2 tomatoes, vine-ripened
1 lime, juice of, bottled lime juice is also fine
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 garlic clove, very finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cut the tomatoes into large chunks, approximately 3/4" cubed.
  • Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Cut the avocado flesh into chunks around the same size as the tomato chunks; this can either be done by removing the avocado from the skin and chopping it or it can be done by cutting the avocado while still in the skin and turning the skin inside out.
  • Add olive oil, lime juice, and optional garlic, then salt and pepper to taste.

TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD



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This easy salad, featuring a colorful array of summer tomatoes and creamy avocado, makes a good side dish with grilled steak or chicken, or fried catfish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds assorted tomatoes (any color), sliced or halved if small
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • On a large plate or platter, arrange tomatoes and avocado. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2 g

TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Here's a cool alternative to guacamole. The slightly tart dressing showcases the garden-fresh flavors of ruby-red tomatoes and ripe avocados. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic salt, oregano and cumin. Arrange tomatoes and avocados on lettuce if desired. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have no blemishes.
  • Use ripe avocados. Avocados should be slightly soft when you press them gently. If they are too hard, they will not be creamy and delicious in your salad.
  • Chop the vegetables into even-sized pieces. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Dress the salad with a simple vinaigrette. A vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper is a classic choice that will enhance the flavors of the tomatoes and avocados.
  • Add some fresh herbs for extra flavor. Basil, cilantro, or parsley are all good choices.
  • Serve the salad immediately. Tomato and avocado salad is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion:

Tomato and avocado salad is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for summer. It is packed with fresh, flavorful ingredients and can be made in just a few minutes. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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