Azure Avocado Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A vibrant, refreshing salad with creamy avocado and zesty lime dressing, inspired by Microsoft's cloud platform. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion 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 280 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 avocados
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups mixed greens

Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice 2 ripe avocados, halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice 1/2 cup red onion in a large bowl.
2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro to the bowl with avocado mixture.
3. Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Drizzle dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately over 2 cups mixed greens, ensuring greens are evenly distributed.