By Lauren Majid
TOMATO CUCUMBER & AVOCADO SALAD
5 steps
Prep:25minCook:1min
Italian inspired, this tomato, cucumber and avocado salad is one of our family favorites. It’s so tasty and so addictive that you just want to eat more and more of it.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:43:07 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
37
Low
Glycemic Load
4
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories290.5 kcal (15%)
Total Fat27.2 g (39%)
Carbs11.8 g (5%)
Sugars5.5 g (6%)
Protein2.6 g (5%)
Sodium360.6 mg (18%)
Fiber4.6 g (16%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
The Vegetables:
4tomatoes
medium size, fresh and ripe
4baby cucumbers
fresh and firm
1Hass avocado
ripe and slightly soft
0.5red onion
medium size, peeled and diced
0.5 bunchfresh basil
rinsed, dried and finely chopped
1 pinchgranulated sugar
The Dressing:
Instructions
Step 1
Core the tomatoes, cut in half, then cut each half lengthwise into 3 wedges. Then cut each wedge in half crosswise. Place the tomatoes in a large bowl, sprinkle with a pinch of sugar and give them a quick toss.
Step 2
Cut off the ends of the cucumbers. Using a vegetable peeler, make long stripes going top down. Slice into 1/4" thick slices slightly on the diagonal. Transfer to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Step 3
Cut the avocado in 4 quarters lengthwise and remove the pit. Gently remove the skin, then slice into 3/8" thick slices on the diagonal and add to tomatoes and cucumbers, along with the diced onion and chopped basil.
Step 4
To prepare the dressing, throw all of the dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together vigorously, until well blended.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently using both hands. You can serve immediately or cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature until ready to serve. This salad only gets better with time.
