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Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe

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A fresh and vibrant avocado and tomato salad that perfectly captures the tastes of summer with ripe avocados, juicy tomatoes, zesty lime, and fragrant cilantro, tossed together with a hint of garlic and jalapeño for a subtle kick. This salad is quick to prepare and ideal as a light side dish or healthy snack.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 3 avocados
  • 3 small tomatoes
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 jalapeño (seeds removed)
  • 1/4 bunch cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the produce: Dice the avocados and tomatoes into chunky pieces. Finely dice the red onion and jalapeño after removing the seeds for less heat. Mince the garlic finely and roughly chop the cilantro to release its flavors.
  2. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, add the diced avocados, tomatoes, jalapeño, red onion, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture.
  3. Add lime juice and salt: Squeeze the lime and add about 1 tablespoon of its juice to the bowl along with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir gently to combine and coat the ingredients evenly.
  4. Taste and adjust: Give the salad a quick stir, then taste. Add more lime juice and salt gradually to your preference, typically up to 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in total.
  5. Serve or refrigerate: Enjoy the salad immediately for the best texture and freshness, or refrigerate until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld slightly.

Notes

  • Remove jalapeño seeds to control the spiciness.
  • Use ripe but firm avocados to maintain texture without becoming mushy.
  • Lime juice can be adjusted for tanginess.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
  • For a vegan dressing, ensure olive oil is cold-pressed and pure.

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