This Healthy Avocado Salad is one of those simple, nourishing recipes you’ll find yourself making on repeat. It’s fresh, colorful, and made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients that really let each flavor shine.
Creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, sweet yellow tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion are tossed in a light lime dressing with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and just a touch of honey. Fresh cilantro is mixed right into the salad and finished with a little extra on top for garnish.
The result is a bright, balanced salad that works beautifully as a side dish, light lunch, or easy addition to any summer meal.
What You’ll Love About Avocado Salad
- Quick & Easy: Ready in about 10 minutes for busy nights.
- Dietary Friendly: Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
- Nutrient-Rich: Packed with healthy fats and fresh vegetables
- Perfect Pairing: Light, bright flavors that pair well with almost any meal
- Easy Entertaining: Perfect for summer dinners, potlucks, or easy entertaining
Healthy Avocado Salad Ingredients
- Ripe avocados – Creamy and rich, forming the base of the salad
- English cucumber – Adds crunch and refreshing texture
- Yellow tomatoes – Sweet, juicy, and slightly milder than red tomatoes
- Red onion – Thinly sliced for a little bite and depth of flavor
- Fresh cilantro – You may use pa
- Fresh lime juice – Brings acidity and keeps the avocado vibrant
- Extra-virgin olive oil – Smooths and balances the dressing
- Honey – Just a touch to soften the citrus
- Garlic – Fresh minced garlic adds subtle savory depth
- Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper – To bring everything together
(See printable recipe card for full list of ingredients)
How to Make Avocado Salad
- Prep the vegetables: Dice the avocados, slice the cucumber, halve the yellow tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Add everything to a large bowl along with most of the chopped cilantro, reserving a small handful for garnish.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss gently: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro for garnish, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- Lemon swap: Fresh lemon juice works well if you don’t have limes. Your favorite vinegar would also be a great substitute for the citrus juice.
- Herb option: Not a fan of cilantro? Substitute fresh parsley instead or omit it.
- Milder onion: Soak sliced red onion in cold water for 5 minutes to soften the flavor.
- Make it a meal: Add grilled or shredded chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.
Nutritional Benefits of Avocado Salad
This Avocado Salad is full of feel-good nutrition.
Avocados provide heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and potassium. Extra-virgin olive oil supports nutrient absorption and adds antioxidants. Fresh vegetables contribute hydration, vitamin C, and beneficial plant compounds that support overall wellness.
Because this salad contains healthy fats, your body can better absorb fat-soluble vitamins from the vegetables. Delicious and healthy.
Storage
Store in the refrigerator, covered, up to 3 days.
The lime (or lemon) juice in the dressing will help prevent the avocado from browning, but this avocado salad is best when consumed fresh.
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Healthy Avocado Salad
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 10 Minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Description
This health-boosting Avocado Salad is delicious and simple to make. Creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, sweet yellow tomatoes, and red onion are tossed in a bright lime and olive oil dressing with just a touch of honey and garlic.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, divided
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 small garlic clove, grated or minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the avocados, cucumber, yellow tomatoes, red onion, and most of the cilantro, reserving a small amount for garnish.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado. Garnish with the remaining cilantro, season to taste, and serve immediately.
Notes
Fresh lemon juice or your favorite vinegar can be used in place of lime.
Substitute fresh parsley for cilantro if preferred.
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