This Simple Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a celebration of fresh, vibrant flavors, perfect for a light lunch or a side dish alongside grilled fish or chicken. It’s effortless to make, ready in minutes, and highlights the creamy goodness of ripe avocados.
This recipe is a blank canvas for your creativity. While we love the classic combination of avocado, red onion, and tomatoes tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, feel free to make it your own! Add a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese for a tangy twist, or toss in some crunchy cucumbers for added texture.
Here’s why you’ll love this recipe:
Quick and Easy: This salad comes together in just 10 minutes!
Healthy and Refreshing: It’s packed with healthy fats, vitamins, and refreshing flavors.
Customizable: Feel free to add your favorite veggies or protein for a more substantial meal.
Let’s get started:
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Cut the avocado: Cut the avocado in half lengthwise, remove the pit, and use a sharp knife to score the avocado flesh into a criss-cross pattern. Scoop out the avocado with a spoon into a mixing bowl.
Combine ingredients: Add the sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the avocado.
Dress and serve: Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
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