Crisp Avocado and Tomato Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-09 · Updated 2026-07-09

A refreshing salad combining creamy avocado and juicy tomatoes, tossed in a bright citrus vinaigrette with fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs ripe 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 190 calories and feeds 3, 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 medium, peeled, pitted, and diced ripe avocados
• 1 1/2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 2 medium diced avocados, 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 medium thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
3. Step 3: Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine, coating all ingredients without mashing the avocado. Serve immediately for best freshness.