Avocado & Lemon Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

Mixed greens with avocado, cherry tomatoes and red onion, dressed simply in lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (anti-inflammatory, whole30), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs avocado, cherry tomatoes, mixed greens into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 avocado
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice the avocados into 1/2-inch cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes.
2. Step 2: Thinly slice the red onion and combine with the mixed greens in a large bowl.
3. Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp sea salt in a small bowl until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the greens and toss gently until evenly coated.
5. Step 5: Top with the diced avocado and halved cherry tomatoes, then serve immediately.