Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (2024)

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After an amazingly late summer start thanks to one of the rainiest springs we’ve had in a long time, my harvest is finally coming on. Once I bite into the juicy, warm nectar that has become a home-grown cherry tomato, my answer to the question, “Is tending my home garden worth it?” is without hesitation, a “hell yes.” At this time of year, I find it easy to veer toward tomato recipes that are more caprese-style, studded with basil and balsamic vinegar. But today I’m going off the grid and putting my balsamic in the back seat.

Inspired by an avocado and onion salad my husband and I came to crave from a favorite Cuban restaurant (and that I always asked for tomatoes to be added to), I’ve embellished their inspiration and made it my own with creamy avocados, onion, homegrown tomatoes and lick-loving licoricey-tarragon—just ’cause I’m an herb-loving kind of girl. Sometimes the salad gets more tomatoes, sometimes more avocado, just depends on what I have on hand. Today, it’s pretty lycopene loaded thanks to my heirloom cherry ‘mater harvest.

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Avocado, Onion and Tomato Salad

This simple tomato salad is an easy side dish for any dinner or makes a great lunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 large tomato sliced in thick slices
  • ½ avocado sliced
  • 2 slices red onion I prefer mine nearly shaved
  • 6 cherry tomatoes halved
  • sprig of fresh tarragon
  • 1 T fruity olive oil the best you can afford
  • ½ teaspoon champagne vinegar

Instructions

  • Put tomatoes, avocado and sliced onion on a small plate, sprinkle with tarragon leaves and dress with the olive oil and vinegar. Add kosher or sea salt and some pepper to taste. The olive oil is really the key and main flavor so add more to taste and make sure its good and fruity to complement the freshness of the other ingredients.

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  1. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (11)Lesa Cote

    I am really excited to see the recipe of avocado salads.

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  2. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (12)Patrick

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  3. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (13)Emily

    This was a beautiful salad. I found that it needed more salt and acid, but once I tweaked it a bit, it was delicious. Thanks for the recipe!

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  4. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (14)Brenda

    What fruit flavored olive oil did you use for the tomato, avacado and onion salad?

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    • Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (15)heidi

      Hi Brenda, I used a lemon infused extra virgin olive oil but if you purchase your olive oil at a specialty store, ask them for a fruity flavored olive oil…it’s more about the olives and the processing than actually adding fruit.

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  5. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (16)Sabrina B.

    saw the beautiful picture of the vegetables in the Avocado and Tomato salad under the Healthy tab on the site and had to take a look, like the “cut to the chase” no lettuce in this salad! Plus the super bonus of 5 more! thank you for all of this!

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  6. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (17)Sara

    We made the tomato Avacado salad and added fresh grilled shrimp! A perfect meal for summers. Thank you.

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  7. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (19)Rony Jahid

    This great ! unexpected flavor combination and excellent textures. this recipe making very simple. my recipe use for lance and dinar.it very helpful for my family.i really like this. .

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  8. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (20)online history master's degree

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  9. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (21)marla

    Heidi, this salad is vibrant and made me dash over from Pinterest. Love all the other you share here too!

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  10. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (22)Tiffany {A Clove of Garlic}

    These salads look FABULOUS. Perfect for a light meal. So fresh, so healthy, so much COLOR and life.

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  11. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (23)Kelsey (Happyolks)

    Your avo-tomato recipe has been my breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the past three weeks. There is nothing more satisfying than the two together with a bit of salt and pepper. Delicious list, again!

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    • Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (24)heidi

      Totes! Love that you are getting your fill before its back to grocery store tomatoes.

      Reply

  12. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (25)Jeanette

    I love avocados, especially in salsas and salads. I’ve even tried them in a dessert inspired by the Lava Flow drink we had in Hawaii for our honeymoon. The Avocado, Onion and Tomato Salad, and Soba Noodle Salad with Avocado and Mango are definitely on my list to try.

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  13. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (26)Courtney Carver | Be More with Less

    waiting for my invitation to come pick, and while I’m there, would love a tomato salad or sandwich. (subtle hint)

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  14. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (27)Paula @ Dishing the Divine

    That avocado and tomato salad looks divine. How about adding some fresh sweet corn to that? Yummmmmy. :)

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  15. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (28)Yvette - Muy Bueno Cookbook

    As an avocado luvah these photos and recipes are amazing. Beautiful collection…yum

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  16. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (29)Yasmeen @ Wandering Spice

    A beautiful collection of photos, and I love your commentary. First time here, looking forward to looking around!

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  17. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (30)Emily

    When I grow up, I want to take food photos like you. That first salad is my most favorite out of the group. I will be making it for sure!

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  18. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (31)Delishhh

    I love your site – your pictures are fantastic and i love your addiction :) These salads looks fabulous and i am going to have to try the top one.

    Nice to meet you!

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  19. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (32)carly {carlyklock}

    I’m headed to the lake with the girls this weekend for a little R&R, and this is a PERFECT recipe for us! I’ve been on the hunt for simple and fresh and seasonal inspiration. Woot for serendipity.

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  20. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (33)Bev Weidner

    Seriously Heidi, I just died.
    A) your shot is GORGEOUS.
    B) Why isn’t my face in that most perfect salad THIS INSTANT?
    C) Why don’t we live closer? No, no really.

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  21. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (34)Tres Delicious

    Wow!! this salad is sooo good looking… so delicious. I must try this out. Great post

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  22. Avocado and Tomato Salad Recipe | foodiecrush.com (35)Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga

    The recipes and photos are all beautiful!

    I love avos and make raw vegan avocado ice cream. And also raw vegan chocolate mousse with them. No one ever guesses the “secret” ingredient is avocado.

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Is tomato and avocado a good combination? ›

According to Kristen Carli, MS, RD, founder of Camelback Nutrition & Wellness, “The fat in avocado helps us absorb more lycopene, the key antioxidant found in tomatoes.” Lycopene is linked to a range of health benefits—among them, “improving blood pressure and cardiovascular health, reducing cholesterol, and fighting a ...

What are tomatoes and avocados? ›

For example, tomatoes, avocados, eggplants, cucumbers, green peppers, zucchini, butternut squash, and others are classified as fruits by botanists because they are the fleshy plant part surrounding its seeds. However, for nutritional and culinary purposes, these foods are considered to be vegetables rather than fruits.

Can you eat avocado and cucumber together? ›

Crunchy cucumbers and creamy avocados are the stars of this simple five-ingredient salad. Peeling the cucumbers in alternating stripes helps them soak up seasonings while maintaining their shape. After being cut into bite-size pieces, they are combined with salt to draw out moisture, concentrating their flavor.

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Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 460; Total Fat 31 g (Sat 4 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2.9 g, Mono 18.5 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 240 mg; Potassium 750 mg; Total Carbohydrates 39 g; Dietary Fiber 13 g; Total Sugars 3 g; Protein 10 g; Vitamin A 324 IU; Vitamin C 19 mg; Calcium 44 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; ...

What foods not to mix with avocado? ›

Foods high in saturated fats: Avocados are already rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, so pairing them with foods high in saturated fats, such as fatty meats or buttery treats, may make the meal heavy and burdensome [1].

What should not be mixed with tomatoes? ›

Tomatoes, which are considered acidic, do not mix well with starchy carbs such as pasta. This already-cumbersome combo turns into a recipe for digestive problems when you add dairy to it.

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Avocado is a fruit!

While avocados are often prepared with salt and spice and consumed like, and alongside, vegetables, avocados are biologically fruits since they contain seeds and develop from the ovary of a flowering plant.

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These are not just healthy but are seasonal and most times loved for their distinct taste that changes the whole “healthy is boring” game. One such is the go-to combination of tomato and avocado.

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A daily dose of avocado is good for your heart. Research has shown that people who eat avocados every day have higher levels of HDL, the "good" cholesterol. Avocados also may be good for your gut biome. But they're high in calories, so stick to recommended serving sizes.

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Although the fat content of avocados makes them high in calories, a 2022 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association observed that people who ate one avocado per day for six months maintained a stable body weight. In other words, avocado consumption did not contribute to weight gain.

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Avocados are high in fat with 60 per cent of this being monounsaturated fats, which research suggests helps to protect against heart disease and lower blood pressure. They are also an excellent source of potassium, folate and fibre, all of which benefit the heart and cardiovascular system.

What has more calories avocado or mayonnaise? ›

For comparison, avocado is about ½ the calories of mayo: two tablespoons of avocado contain 50 calories compared with 100 calories for the same amount of mayonnaise. Avocado also contains half the fat (4.5g to 9g) and is cholesterol free.

Can you put avocados next to tomatoes? ›

If you store ethylene-producing produce with ethylene-sensitive produce, the latter can over-ripen, becoming soft and spoiling faster. Instead, store avocados on their own or near other climacteric fruits (if you plan to enjoy them as soon as they are ripe), such as apples, tomatoes, cantaloupes, pears and peaches.

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Tomatoes are also fantastic with fruit such as apricot, lychee, nectarines and peach, or berries like raspberry and strawberry. If you'd like to try an unusual herb pairing, lemon balm is a good choice. You could also look further afield for drinks. Cointreau a flavour match for tomatoes, as is a light, floral gin.

What not to put next to avocado? ›

Ethylene-producing fruits, such as apples, bananas, peaches and honeydew melons, should not be stored next to avocados, lemons, grapes, onions and other fruits or vegetables that are sensitive to this compound.

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