Looking for a fresh and healthy salad idea? This tomato avocado cucumber salad is:
- Super simple to make
- It uses just a few essential ingredients
- It has a bright, delicious flavor
It’s the perfect light meal or side dish. Read on to learn how to whip up this tasty salad!
What You’ll Need
The beauty of this salad is its simplicity. Here are the main ingredients:
- Tomatoes (any variety)
- Cucumber
- Avocado
- Red onion
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
That’s it! Just chop up the veggies, mix them together, and make a quick vinaigrette dressing.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these easy steps to assemble your tasty salad:
- Chop up plenty of tomatoes and add them to a big bowl.
- Finely chop some red onion and add it to the bowl.
- Slice up some cucumber and toss it in, too. Persian cucumbers work great.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, slice it, and add it on top.
- To make a delicious dressing for your dish, you will need red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Combine all of these ingredients in a jar, then shake it well to mix them.ย Thisย will create a flavorful dressing that will enhance the taste of your dish.
- Gently mix everything with the dressing drizzled over the salad.
That’s all there is to it! It is possible to either serve it immediately or store it in the refrigerator until it is ready to be eaten.
Why It’s A Healthy Choice
This salad is not only tasty, but it is also loaded with nutrients. Vitamin C, found in tomatoes, can assist in stress reduction. Avocados provide healthy fats that our body needs. And cucumbers add a nice crunch with few calories.
So why not try making this nutritious, flavorful salad for lunch or as a side? It’s simple enough that even kids can help prepare it.
Have you made a salad like this before? What are your favorite fresh ingredients to include?
