Turmeric-Ginger Avocado Salad

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

Avocado, cherry tomatoes and red onion with cilantro, dressed in lime juice with fresh turmeric and ginger. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp, grated fresh turmeric
• 1/2 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely diced red onion; gently toss to combine.
2. Step 2: Whisk together grated turmeric, grated ginger, lime juice, olive oil, and sea salt until fully emulsified and slightly thickened.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the avocado mixture and toss gently until evenly coated, being careful not to mash the avocado.
4. Step 4: Fold in chopped cilantro and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.