The Best Avocado Tomato Salad

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

A vibrant, nutrient-packed salad with creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty lime dressing that's perfect for summer. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs avocado, 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, diced avocado
• 1.5 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 diced avocados, 1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour dressing over avocado-tomato mixture and gently toss until evenly coated, being careful not to mash the avocado.
4. Step 4: Fold in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro until just combined.
5. Step 5: Chill for 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and prevent browning.