Avocado and Cherry Tomato Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing Avocado and Cherry Tomato Salad, a vibrant dish bursting with fresh, wholesome flavors. Juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy avocado come together with the zesty kick of fresh lemon juice, subtle sweetness of red onion, and the aromatic touch of chopped cilantro. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned to perfection, this salad strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an effortless addition to any meal—ideal as a light side dish, a colorful appetizer, or a healthy lunch option. Packed with nutrients and brimming with Mediterranean-inspired goodness, this gluten-free, vegan salad is both delicious and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 Avocados
• 300 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 Red onion
• 1 Lemon
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing the cherry tomatoes under cold running water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the sliced onion to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Cut the avocado flesh into bite-sized pieces and add them to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the salad mixture.

Step 6

Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the ingredients in the bowl, ensuring to catch any seeds.

Step 7

Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad.

Step 8

Season the salad with salt and black pepper.

Step 9

Using salad tongs or two large spoons, gently toss all the ingredients together, making sure the avocado and tomatoes are evenly coated with lemon juice and olive oil.

Step 10

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	879.2 grams (879.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	991

Total Fat 86.90g	111%
Saturated Fat 12.50g	63%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1234mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 59.10g	21%
Dietary Fiber 32.90g	118%
Total Sugars 14.70g
Protein 12.40g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 126mg	10%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 2903mg	62%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.2%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 22.1%