Lime-Cilantro Avocado Tomato Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

A refreshing, nutrient-packed salad featuring creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and a bright lime-cilantro dressing, perfect for a light lunch or side dish. This mexican-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped 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 200 calories and feeds 4, 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, diced avocados
• 2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp (about 2 limes) lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Drizzle dressing over salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated, taking care not to mash the avocados.