Description
A fresh and colorful avocado salad with crisp vegetables and a bright lemon dressing, perfect as a light meal or refreshing side.
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, finely sliced
1 cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to a large mixing bowl.
- Add chopped parsley and gently toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately.
Notes
Add crumbled feta if not keeping the salad vegan for a creamy, salty twist.
Include chickpeas, black beans, or grilled chicken for extra protein.
Mix in bell peppers, radishes, or toasted seeds for added crunch.
Add jalapeƱo or chili flakes for a spicy variation.
Best served immediately; store in an airtight container up to 1 day with plastic wrap pressed on top to reduce browning.
Do not reheat; serve fresh and cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg