Avocado and Tomato Salad
A fresh, simple salad of ripe avocado, juicy tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and a bright lime dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro under cool running water, then dry them thoroughly.
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Step 2
Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper together to make the dressing.
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Step 3
Prepare the tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro as noted, then place them in the mixing bowl.
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Step 4
Peel, pit, and dice the avocados, then add them to the mixing bowl.
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Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and fold gently until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash produce before cutting. Serve promptly, or refrigerate the salad in a covered container and use within 1 day; discard it if left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Risk factors
- Raw produce can carry surface contamination.
- Cut avocado and tomato are perishable at room temperature.
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