This Avocado Salad Recipe is a delicious medley of fresh veggies like juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, corn, and red onions, tossed in a light homemade citrus vinaigrette. Bring this flavourful summer salad to picnics, cookouts, barbecues, and potlucks.
For more delicious avocado recipes, try Pan Seared Steak with Chunky Tomato Avocado Salsa or my Jamaican Poke Bowl next.
Best Avocado Salad Recipe
Rich, creamy avocados may be the main ingredient in this salad recipe but all the other ingredients makes it delightfully colourful and flavourful. The easy herbed olive oil lime dressing drizzled on top is the perfect finishing touch! If you’re not serving a platter to guests, enjoy this vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free salad as part of your weekly meal prep for lunches and dinners!
Here’s Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Easy Prep – it takes just 5 minutes to chop and assemble this simple salad. The rest of the prep time is devoted to letting the ingredients mingle and meld for mouthwatering flavour.
- Perfect Summer Dish – all of the veggies used in this recipe are in their prime during the warmer months of the year. So keep this summer avocado salad recipe in the rotation for all your outdoor functions this season!
- Super Healthy – this low-carb salad is chock full of healthy fats, fiber, and nutrients that will have you feeling nourished and hydrated during even the hottest days.
Health Benefits of Avocado
Whenever I’m making a salad, I’m always tempted to add some ripe avocados into the mix. This superfood has so many amazing benefits. Here are a few:
- Avocados are packed with heart-healthy unsaturated fat that helps the body maintain good cholesterol levels.
- This fruit contains essential vitamins including vitamins C, E, K, and B6.
- They are rich in fiber so it’s filling which helps you feel full for longer. It also aids with digestion and regular bowel movements.
How do you know when an avocado is ripe?
You need ripe avocados for this salad recipe. The skin should be dark green to black with bright green flesh. They should be firm to the touch with a bit of give when you squeeze. If you can feel it mash when you squeeze it, then it’s too soft for salad.
What’s Needed to Make This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Recipe (Kitchen Tools and Equipment)
- Large Salad Bowl – use this to contain the salad.
- Wooden spoon – for mixing the ingredients together.
Ingredients and Ingredient Notes
Salad
- Avocado – halved, peeled, pitted and diced.
- Cherry Tomatoes – halved. Roma tomatoes will work in a pinch but they aren’t as sweet.
- Cucumber – diced. Cucumbers have a high water content that makes them super hydrating. Use English cucumbers. they have a thinner skin that you don’t have to peel.
- Red Onion – halved and sliced. This adds a sharp bite to the salad. if you don’t like that but still want to include onions, soak them in water for a couple of minutes then drain and dry them before adding them to the salad.
- Whole Corn Kernels – drained.
- Fresh Herbs – add finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.
Dressing
- Olive Oil – the flavorful base of the salad dressing. You can use avocado oil for a tasty alternative.
- Fresh Lime – this adds a pop of bright citrus flavor. Add more lime juice to taste.
- Garlic Cloves – minced for fresh garlic flavour.
- Seasoning – season with cayenne pepper (optional), Italian seasoning herb blend, salt, and black pepper (more or less to taste).
How to Make Avocado Salad
Prep all the salad ingredients – halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, corn kernels, and chopped parsley or cilantro. Then add them to a medium-large sized salad bowl.
Drizzle the salad with olive oil and lime juice; then add minced garlic, cayenne pepper (optional), Italian seasoning, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to combine, and allow it to sit for 15 minutes so the flavours can meld. Finally, serve and enjoy!
How to Prevent Avocado from Turning Brown in a Salad
- Olive oil, red onions, or lime juice can prevent avocados from turning brown too soon.
- If making this salad ahead of time, add the avocados within 30 minutes of serving.
Recipe Substitutions and Tips
- Cheese – add feta cheese or gorgonzola cheese for added richness, and a salty tanginess.
- Citrus – try lemon juice instead of lime for the dressing.
- Protein – add bite-size chunks of chicken or bacon bits.
Serving Suggestions and Tips
This healthy avocado salad recipe is delicious when eaten on its own but also pairs so well with other dishes.
Lighten up the barbeque with this as a nutritious and refreshing side. Try it with:
- Burgers – serve it as a light side with a hearty burger like these Jerk Burgers with Pineapple Mango Salsa or Peanut Butter Burgers.
- Ribs – serve avocado salad with something saucy and meaty like these Apple Butter BBQ Ribs.
- Sandwiches – instead of fries, serve sandwiches with this flavourful salad. Check out my Jerk Chicken Sandwich snd BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches recipe.
- Chicken – try it with Bar-B-Fried (Barbie Fry) Chicken.
Recipe Notes and Tips for Success
- Chop each ingredient into similar-sized pieces so it can incorporate well.
- Do not overmix the ingredients and gently toss. if you mash the avocados, you’ll end up with guacamole.
- Feel free to add leftover produce from the fridge to this salad.
- Taste test before serving and make adjustments if necessary.
Can I Make this Avocado Salad Recipe Ahead of Time?
Serve the salad immediately for the best results. However, you can make it in advance by 12-24 hours. Just tightly cover it with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it. Add the dressing just before serving.
Storage Instructions
Store the leftover avocado salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours. The avocado will begin to brown almost immediately but it will still be safe to eat. Store the dressing separately in an airtight jar for up to one week.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will avocado keep in a salad?
Sliced avocados will last up to 3 days when added to a salad.
Avocado mixes well with a variety of fruits and vegetables. It tastes amazing with onions, limes, peppers, herbs and spices.
You can leave them at room temperature for a day or two. Alternatively, place the avocados in a brown paper bag with other fruits in order to speed up the ripening process.
Interested in more Salad Recipes? Check These Out!
- Jerk Chicken Cobb Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
- Vegetable & Quinoa Salad w/ Herb & Olive Oil Dressing
- Greek Salad & Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Easy Caprese Salad
- Vegetable and Bean Salad
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Avocado Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 Avocado halved, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1 cup Cucumber diced
- 1/4 Red Onion halved and sliced
- 1 cup Whole Corn Kernels drained
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley cilantro or fresh herb, finely chopped
Dressing
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Fresh Lime Juice more to taste
- 2 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper optional
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning herb blend
- 1/2 tsp Salt more or less to taste
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper more or less to taste
Instructions
- Prep all salad ingredients – halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, corn kernels, and chopped parsley or cilantro. Add ingredients to a medium-large sized salad bowl.
- Drizzle salad with olive oil and lime juice; then add minced garlic, cayenne pepper (optional), Italian seasoning, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to combine, allow to sit for 15 minutes to allow flavours to meld, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Note, the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary based on products used.
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