Avocado and Tomato Salad with Lime Dressing Recipe
A fresh and vibrant avocado and tomato salad tossed with a zesty lime dressing, perfect as a light side dish or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad
- 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 until well combined.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until the dressing is emulsified.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad mixture and toss carefully to evenly coat, taking care not to mash the avocados to maintain texture.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the salad right away to enjoy the freshest flavor and best texture.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushiness when tossing.
- Honey in the dressing is optional; omit for a tangier taste or for a vegan version.
- Fresh cilantro can be substituted with parsley if preferred.
- This salad is best eaten immediately to avoid avocado browning.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to personal preference.
