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Fresh Tomato Avocado Salad — The Ultimate Summer Side Dish

Fresh Tomato Avocado Salad: A Study in Summer Texture

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  • Author: julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Raw Assembly
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean/Mexican Fusion

Description

A vibrant, fresh salad combining the creamy texture of Hass avocados with the acidic sweetness of heirloom tomatoes, finished with a bright lemon-olive oil vinaigrette.


Ingredients

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  • 3 large heirloom tomatoes, diced
  • 2 ripe Hass avocados, cubed
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Dice heirloom tomatoes into 1-inch pieces and place in a large bowl.
  2. Cube avocados into similar 1-inch pieces and add to the bowl.
  3. Add thinly sliced red onion to the mixture.
  4. In a small jar, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice until emulsified.
  5. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently fold with a spatula.
  6. Toss in torn basil leaves, season with sea salt and pepper, and serve immediately.