Fresh and bright, this Avocado and Tomato Salad is a perfect side dish alongside any Mexican themed meal. It’s also a great potluck salad!
For more potluck salads, try this classic Potato Salad Recipe or this Broccoli Salad.
I have decided that I could easily spend a year cooking just from my archives. No new recipes – just remaking the old. I actually even considered taking a month this year to do just that. I ultimately decided against it because there are so many new recipes I want to make as well, but it’s still very tempting. I have so many gems that I made 4, 5, 6 years ago. That is the only downfall of being someone that is addicted to trying new recipes – I often have to force myself to go back and cook things that I’ve made before and loved.
This recipe is actually one that I made first back in 2008, alongside these Steaks with Mexican Spices and Chile Con Queso. This Avocado and Tomato Salad is the definition of simple – which is why it’s so good. I love when you can take so few ingredients and turn it into something so delicious and packed with flavor. And even though it’s April, and super flavorful, in-season tomatoes are nowhere to be found, this salad still packs a punch. You can bet that I’ll be making this all summer long when the local tomatoes start showing up.
So whether you need a salad for a potluck, or just for your weeknight dinner plans, this Avocado and Tomato Salad is your answer!
Ingredients
- Tomatoes: This salad is definitely the best if you have garden fresh tomatoes.
- But if not, just make sure the tomatoes are ripe. I’ll choose tomatoes on the vine first, and if not, romas are usually good.
- Avocados: Again, you want to make sure the avocados are ripe. If your avocados are small, you may want to add in 3 instead of 2.
- Onion: I prefer red onion for this salad, since it is a little more sweet and mild. But feel free to use whatever onion is your favorite.
- Cilantro: If you are not a cilantro fan, you could use parsley, but the cilantro really adds so much flavor.
- Lime Juice: The lime juice adds acidity and brings it all together. Use fresh lime juice.
- Olive Oil: Make sure to use an olive oil that you like the flavor of, as the flavor will come through.
- Salt: Make sure to add salt to taste – this can make or break your salad!
Avocado and Tomato Salad Video
If you would like to see how to make this salad, you can watch the video above. Or watch the YouTube version in the recipe card below.
More Super Side Salads
Check out this Black Bean, Corn and Tomato Salad (great as a salad or a dip!), this Zucchini Salad with Tomatoes (perfect for summer zucchini) or this fresh but hearty Tomato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad.
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Avocado and Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes cut into a large dice
- 2 avocados cut into a large dice
- 1 small red onion or half of a medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- juice of 2 limes
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, avocados, red onions and cilantro. Squeeze the lime juice over the top and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Gently stir. Taste and add salt as needed.
James says
Any suggestion on the type of tomato?
Deborah says
The type doesn’t necessarily matter – you’ll just want a tomato that is full of flavor. This time of year is harder, because they aren’t in season, so I usually have the best luck with romas. But during the summer, any in-season, ripe tomato should work.
Luiz Souza says
I am just a curious guy willing to try new things.
Your recipes look great, so they must taste great as well.
Thank you – Luiz
Sharon says
This salad is as old as time. It’s a classic combination, except mine always includes lettuce. What I like about it is that it takes well to any dressing you prefer, from creamy ranch to vinaigrette. It’s the perfect accompaniment to EVERYTHING from grilled steaks, chops, chicken & fish to enchiladas and quesadillas! Add hard boiled egg and baby shrimp and you’ve got a lovely dinner salad. And if you’re doing the low-carb thing, a big bowl of this salad alongside a serving of protein and you’ll never feel deprived. Delicious.
Kenneth H. says
I think I’ll add grilled chicken breast and throw it in a tortilla for wraps. Very good recipe!
Deborah says
That sounds awesome!
William says
This is truly delicious, I have had it many times with grilled beef, pork and have not had enough of eat, so yummy!
Brian says
Add arugula for more greens. Then serve over toasted ciabatta in a big bowl. Enjoy!
Barbara says
I enjoy new ideas and ways to pleased my family.
Carlee @cookingwithcarlee says
Oh yum! This looks amazing!
Reb Lee says
Thanks for sharing. I saw a recipe Avocado and hard boiled egg salad, I don’t like the salad cream they added in, thinking to add in Vinaigrette Dressing . Glad to see your recipe. I will dice some hard boiled eggs, the same size as the Avocado and tomato.
judy in the adirondacks says
Just wanted to say I love hearing that someone else has my addiction of trying new recipes ! In 82 years I have an enormous collection of recipes, but can’t resist all the new ones I find.
KalynsKitchen says
I feel the same way about cooking from my archives. Great salad, yum!
Carol at Wild Goose Mama says
Man do I agree with Hayley above—-except I am kind of thinking of fish tacos.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
This salad would be so great on top of tacos or burritos. Looks AMAZING.
Joyce says
Yummy, easy and good for you! Wow! Awesome. Truly, sometimes less is indeed best! Thanks.
Liz says
Nice salads. Thank you and Happy Easter!
Tina says
I will be making your Avocado and Tomato Salad for Sunday Dinner,