Avocado Salad
Creamy avocado chunks with crisp cucumber, cherry tomatoes, herbs, and a bright lime dressing — cold, fresh, done before the kitchen heats up.
Overview
Ingredients
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
Method
Gather the ingredients
Set out the avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, lime, and seasonings.
Cut the avocados
Cut the avocados into large chunks.
Prep the vegetables
Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
Whisk the dressing
Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Combine the vegetables
Combine the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño if using.
Add the avocado
Add the avocado last.
Dress and fold
Pour over the dressing and fold everything together gently so the avocado pieces stay intact.
Taste
Taste and add more lime or salt if needed.
Serve
Serve immediately.
Tips
Nutrition
Storage
Frequently asked
How do I keep the avocado from browning?+
The lime dressing helps a lot, and adding the avocado last keeps the pieces intact and green.
Can I make it ahead?+
Prep the vegetables and dressing separately, then fold in the avocado just before serving.
Related recipes
Little thoughts from readers
A small corner for words, memories and gentle feelings.
Leave a little note
Tell June what this page made you feel.