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Tomato Avocado Salad

Tomato Avocado Salad is perfect for a delicious lunch and it is a great fresh side to add to any dinner.  This salad comes together in a flash even with the homemade dressing!

Erren Hart

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last Updated:

06/17/2025
5 from 15 votes
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Serves: 4 large servings
Prep: 10 minutes mins
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Tomato Avocado Salad is the perfect summer salad. Simple tasty ingredients, and it’s easy to prepare.

If you’re planning a picnic, this is a great pairing with Moroccan Spiced Vegetable Cous Cous or Bacon and Green Onion Pasta Salad.

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The Perfect Tomato Avocado Salad

This salad is loaded with ripe juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and fresh greens like Spinach and arugula.

It comes together in a flash even with the homemade dressing! This is the perfect dish to serve alongside your summer BBQ food, it adds a touch of class to any occasion.

The lemon dressing for this salad is really easy to make and it’s incredibly tasty!

Why This Recipe Works

  • Using a very ripe avocado helps give the dressing a creamy consistency.  
  • The use of fresh herbs adds tons of flavor.
  • The use of extra virgin olive oil in the dressing gives a light peppery flavor that pairs well with the fresh lemon juice.
  • The simplicity of just a few fresh, simple, good quality ingredients creates a beautiful salad that speaks for itself.
a cutting board covered in cherry tomatoes, still on the vine, avocado and fresh greens

How to Make Tomato Avocado Salad

Place sliced tomatoes in a large salad bowl.

a bowl with halved cherry and baby plum tomatoes.

Add the cubed avocado.

The avocado added to the salad bowl with the tomatoes

Just remember that the tomatoes and avocados are the stars of this show so the better the quality, the better this salad will taste!

Add the chopped parsley and cilantro.

The herbs added to the salad bowl with the avocado and tomatoes

Add the salad greens.

The salad greens added to the salad bowl with the herbs, avocado and tomatoes

Add the fresh lemon juice.

The lemon being juiced over the salad

Add the olive oil.

the olive oil being poured into the salad

Season with salt and pepper.

salt and fresh pepper added to the salad

Toss well to allow the very ripe avocado to break down enough to add creaminess to the dressing.

the salad tossed in the bowl

Serve and enjoy!

A bowl of bright and colorful tomato avocado salad with some bread in the background.

For Best Results

  • Avocados brown when exposed to the air, so make them the last ingredient you add before serving to help keep them green or coat with lemon juice once chopped.
  • Adding baby cucumbers gives this salad a lovely crunch.
  • Chop Big – Large chopped ingredient pieces work best in this chunkier salad for various textures.
  • If you are short on time, You can substitute store-bought dressing as well.
  • For added crunch, try adding good quality croutons.
  • For a more substantial salad, add pasta or grains like couscous or

FAQs

Can Tomato Avocado Salad Be Prepared In Advance?

To make Tomato Avocado Salad ahead of time, either make the dressing in a separate bowl or dress with the salad just before serving.  Just be sure to coat the avocados in lemon juice to avoid discoloration.

How long will tomato avocado salad keep in the refrigerator?

Tomato Avocado Salad kept in an airtight container it can be kept for around two to three days in the refrigerator.

Is An avocado that has turned brown safe to eat?

Yes, brown How long will Avocado last in a salad? is safe to eat. This is a similar chemical reaction as when an apple goes brown. It may taste slightly bitter but is perfectly safe to eat. If dressed properly, the avocado in your salad should keep its color.

How long will Avocado last in a salad?

Avocado will last in a salad salad refriderated up to three days, but please note dressed salad will wilt after a few hours.

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Recipe

Tomato Avocado Salad

Tomato Avocado Salad is perfect for a delicious lunch and it is a great fresh side to add to any dinner.  This salad comes together in a flash even with the homemade dressing!
5 from 15 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins
Serves 4 large servings

Ingredients

  • ½ lb cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • ½ lb baby plum tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 avocados (one ripe and one very ripe avocado, diced)
  • 5 oz bag washed baby arugula
  • 5 oz bag washed baby spinach
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (approx 1 medium lemon)
  • A good handful fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • A good handful fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt
  • Fresh grated black pepper

Instructions

  • Place sliced tomatoes, diced avocado, arugula, chopped parsley, and chopped cilantro into a large salad bowl.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine. Just before serving, toss with the sea salt and black pepper.
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Nutrition

Calories: 261 | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 1073mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5060IU | Vitamin C: 48.9mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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Update Notes: This post was originally published in May 2018, but was republished with updated information in June of 2019.

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24 responses

  1. Richard Tunner Avatar
    Richard Tunner
    07/25/2019

    This salad is fantastic!! I’ll be making this all summer and for every event. Huge hit in our house!

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    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      08/01/2019

      It is so refreshing this time of year, isn’t it, glad everyone enjoyed it, Richard!

      Reply
  2. Katerina @ diethood .com Avatar
    Katerina @ diethood .com
    05/22/2019

    Such a fantastic salad!! One of my favorites!!

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    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      05/23/2019

      Mine too Katerina!

      Reply
  3. Melanie Bauer Avatar
    Melanie Bauer
    05/22/2019

    Looks incredibly tasty! Such a perfect addition on the table, need to make this!

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    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      05/23/2019

      Thank you, Melanie!

      Reply
  4. Steph Avatar
    Steph
    05/22/2019

    Love this salad so much! I eat it for lunch all the time! It’s just so easy and light.

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      05/23/2019

      I added some Chicken Breast to this and it was such a refreshing dish, bring on the summer days!

      Reply
  5. JENNIFER Avatar
    JENNIFER
    05/22/2019

    ONE OF MY FAVORITE SALADS!

    Reply
  6. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle
    05/22/2019

    Fantastic recipe. I love high light and refreshing it is.

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      05/23/2019

      Thank you Michelle, it is mine too!

      Reply
  7. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert Avatar
    Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
    05/22/2019

    This couldn’t look any more perfect! So vibrant, healthy and yummy!

    Reply
  8. Sara Welch Avatar
    Sara Welch
    05/21/2019

    This was such a light and refreshing salad; rounded out my lunch perfectly!

    Reply
  9. Susan Avatar
    Susan
    11/30/2018

    This is one of my fav salads! So easy! Thank you!

    Reply
    1. Erren Avatar
      Erren
      11/30/2018

      You’re welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Anna Avatar
    Anna
    05/14/2018

    This was so good! Lunch with you is always the best!

    Reply
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