Half-Cut Avocado-Tomato Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A fresh, elegant salad where ripe avocados and tomatoes are cut into equal halves and arranged atop mixed greens, dressed in a bright lemon-herb vinaigrette. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs ripe avocado, medium tomato, 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 240 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

• 1, ripe avocado
• 1 medium tomato
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and dice the flesh into 1/2-inch cubes. Cut tomato in half, remove seeds, and dice the flesh into 1/2-inch cubes.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mixed greens and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
4. Step 4: Add the diced avocado and tomato to the greens, then pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and the greens are lightly dressed.