Tomato Avocado Salad

Name: Tomato Avocado Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 11 min
Ingredients: 4 cups tomatoes (cut into 1 inch pieces); 2 large avocados (peeled, pitted and cut into 1 inch pieces); 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 1/4 cup cilantro leaves (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon jalapeno (seeds and ribs removed, then minced); 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; salt and pepper to taste

This tomato avocado salad is a zesty blend of avocado, tomato, cilantro, jalapeno and red onion, all tossed in a lime dressing. A simple yet satisfying dish that is great for picnics and potlucks.

I am a huge avocado fan, I love to make avocado fries, avocado toast and this refreshing avocado salad. It’s got all the same flavor components of guacamole, how can you go wrong with that?!

Tomato avocado salad with red onion and a cilantro lime dressing.

I could eat avocado every day and never get tired of it! One of my favorite ways to eat avocado is in this colorful tomato avocado salad. It’s got creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, a bit of a kick from fresh jalapeno and the most delicious tangy dressing.

Enjoy this salad with dinner favorites like grilled chicken tenders, shrimp kabobs and BBQ chicken.

Tomato Avocado Salad INgredients

To make tomato avocado salad you will need tomatoes, avocados, a red onion, cilantro leaves and a jalapeno. For the dressing, make sure you have olive oil, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt and black pepper.

Pieces of avocado, tomato, red onion and minced jalapeno in a salad bowl.

How Do You Make Tomato avocado Salad?

Make this tomato avocado salad recipe by first preparing your veggies. Slice your red onion, mince your jalapeno pepper and chop up your cilantro leaves. Next cut up your tomatoes and avocados. Place the veggies in a large bowl. To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the tomato and avocado mixture and toss everything together.

Dressing being poured over chopped veggies.

Tips For The Perfect Tomato Avocado Salad

I recommend serving this salad immediately. If you need to prepare it in advance, you can cover the salad and store it in the refrigerator for one hour.
You can use any type of tomato you like in this dish. I used small vine ripened tomatoes which I cut into quarters, but you could also use halved cherry tomatoes, halved grape tomatoes or chopped Roma tomatoes.
Try to cut thin slices of red onion. I use a mandoline to get paper thin slices.
You can adjust the heat in this salad by adding or subtracting jalapeno. The amount in the recipe just gives the salad a little kick.
Serve this tomato avocado salad as a side dish or add some grilled chicken breast or grilled salmon to enjoy this salad as an entree.

Quick Tip

Make sure to pick ripe avocados that are on the firmer side so that they don’t turn to mush in the salad.

A serving spoon of veggies in a lime dressing.

Recipe FAQs

How do you choose an avocado?

To choose a ripe avocados look for avocados that have a dark, almost black color. Stay away from green skinned avocados as they are likely underripe. A ripe avocado should yield to gentle pressure but it shouldn’t be overly soft. You can also check your avocados for ripeness by peeling back the small stem on top. If the avocado is green under the stem, it’s ripe.

How do you keep avocado from turning brown?

The best way to keep the avocado in this salad from turning brown is to coat it in dressing soon after you cut them. The dressing contains lime juice, and the acid in the lime juice helps to preserve the green color of the avocado. However, eventually the avocado may still show some discoloration. Try to eat this salad soon after you prepare it.

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Avocado salad with tomatoes and red onion.

Flavor variations

While I typically prepare this tomato avocado salad as written, sometimes I add other ingredients into the mix for a new flavor combination.

Cheese: Add crumbled feta cheese or cotija cheese for a fun twist.
Beans: Black or pinto beans are a great addition to this salad.
Vegetables: You can add other veggies such as corn, black olives, cucumber, radishes or bell peppers.
Citrus: You can use lemon juice or other citrus juices if you prefer.
Seasoning: Feel free to add a little minced garlic, chopped basil, dill or your favorite fresh herbs.
Greens: If you like greens, try adding some to this salad like romaine lettuce, arugula or watercress.

Try this salad for your next summer party, it pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, fish or steak. This salad always gets lots of compliments, it’s so fresh and people just can’t get enough of it.