Description
This Easy Messy Avocado Summer Salad is a quick, refreshing mix of creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and herbs—tossed together casually for a no-fuss, flavor-packed summer dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe avocados, roughly chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add chopped avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss everything together, letting the avocado break down a bit to create a creamy texture.
- Top with feta cheese if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Best served immediately as avocado browns quickly.
- Don’t worry about perfect cuts—this salad is meant to be rustic and casual.
- Can add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg