Fresh avocado salad with cherry tomatoes and cucumber
Enjoy a refreshing and vibrant avocado salad featuring creamy avocados, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy onion. Enhanced with fresh coriander, a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, and a hint of vinegar for a deliciously balanced flavor. Perfect for a light meal or a delightful side dish!
- 04 Jun 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 6 Servings
- 9 Ingredients
Avocado salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that's perfect for any meal. Combining creamy avocados with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and zesty onions, this salad is further elevated with a hint of fresh coriander, olive oil, vinegar, and a squeeze of lemon. This vibrant salad not only packs a punch of flavor but is also rich in healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, making it both delicious and nourishing.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop out the flesh into a large mixing bowl.
- Cut the avocado flesh into bite-sized pieces.
- Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the mixing bowl.
- Wash the cucumber and peel it, if desired.
- Cut the cucumber into small cubes or thin slices, and add them to the mixing bowl.
- Peel the onion and chop it into small, fine pieces.
- Add the chopped onion to the mixing bowl.
- Finely chop the coriander leaves.
- Add the coriander to the mixing bowl.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the salad.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the salad.
- Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
- Season with a dash of salt to taste.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the salad immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
Tips:
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to ensure that they hold their shape when mixed with the other ingredients.
- Cut the ingredients into uniform sizes for a better presentation and even distribution of flavors.
- To enhance the flavor, let the salad sit for about 15-30 minutes after mixing. This helps the ingredients marinate and blend well together.
- If you prefer a bit more tanginess, you can add extra lemon juice or vinegar according to your taste.
- Add salt gradually and taste as you go to avoid over-salting the salad.
- Feel free to add other fresh herbs like parsley or mint for an extra layer of flavor.
- For added texture, you can include nuts or seeds such as pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
This fresh avocado salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and coriander leaves is a delightful mix of flavors and textures. It's quick and easy to make, making it ideal for a light lunch, a side dish, or even a healthy snack. With a simple dressing of olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, this salad brings out the best in its fresh ingredients. Enjoy this wholesome dish and savor the taste of freshness in each bite.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 260 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 260kcal | 13% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 3.82g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 18g | 5% |
| Fiber 11g | 30% |
| Sugar 3.74g | 4% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 24g | 29% |
| Saturated 3.58g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 24ug | 3% |
| Choline 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 0.14mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 0.23mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 2.87mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 0.46mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B9 130ug | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 27mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E 3.32mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K 44ug | 36% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 33mg | 3% |
| Copper, Cu 0.33mg | 37% |
| Iron, Fe 1.15mg | 10% |
| Magnesium, Mg 54mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus, P 100mg | 8% |
| Potassium, K 910mg | 27% |
| Selenium, Se 0.79ug | 1% |
| Sodium, Na 40mg | 3% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.15mg | 10% |
| Water | |
| Water 210g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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