Description
Mediterranean tomato avocado salad blends fresh ingredients from sunny Greece with zesty herbs and creamy textures. Simple preparations highlight natural flavors while offering quick nutritional balance for home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) avocados, diced
- 2 cups (480 ml) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups (480 ml) cucumber (English or Persian), diced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) red onion, finely sliced
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice), freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Vegetable Preparation: Methodically chop cucumber into uniform cubes, slice tomatoes into halves, dice avocado into precise bite-sized pieces, and thinly slice red onion into delicate rings.
- Herb Infusion: Finely mince fresh parsley or cilantro to enhance the salad’s aromatic profile and distribute herbal essence throughout the mixture.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and minced garlic in a small bowl, creating a vibrant and zesty emulsion.
- Seasoning Balance: Incorporate salt and freshly ground black pepper into the dressing, adjusting to achieve a harmonious flavor profile.
- Salad Assembly: Gently fold the dressing over the prepared vegetables, ensuring each ingredient is delicately coated without compromising the avocado’s structural integrity.
- Flavor Melding: Allow the salad to rest briefly at room temperature, permitting the ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective taste.
- Serving Presentation: Plate immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal, optionally garnishing with additional herbs to elevate the visual and gustatory experience.
Notes
- Maintain Uniform Chopping: Cut vegetables into consistent sizes to ensure even texture and professional presentation.
- Prevent Watery Texture: Remove excess tomato seeds and drain ingredients to keep the salad crisp and prevent soggy results.
- Preserve Avocado Integrity: Handle avocado gently to maintain its shape and prevent bruising or mashing during preparation.
- Balance Flavor Carefully: Taste and adjust dressing seasoning gradually, allowing each ingredient to shine without overpowering others.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg