Description
Elevate your Flag Day celebrations with this refreshing Tomato and Avocado Salad. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this salad combines juicy ripe tomatoes and creamy avocados for a delightful dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings. Tossed with red onion, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime juice, it’s a quick, easy-to-make recipe that brings sunshine to your table. Enjoy this salad as a side or a light main dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 medium avocados, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all fresh produce. Dice the tomatoes and avocados into uniform pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, avocados, red onion, and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or black beans. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days but avoid reheating.