Fresh Avocado and Cherry Tomato Salad
A colorful and balanced salad that celebrates the freshness of crisp lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, and hydrating cucumber, enhanced by creamy avocado. A simple lemon and extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette elevates every ingredient for a healthy and flavorful dining experience.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 12 oz mixed lettuce (oak leaf or green leaf lettuce)
- 9 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium fresh cucumber
- 2 ripe avocados
- 5 oz fresh or canned corn kernels
- 1 red onion
- 2.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Fine salt and ground black pepper
- 1 oz fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or basil)
- Ice cubes for serving
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- 1
Wash the lettuce and spin dry gently. Tear the leaves and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add to the lettuce.
- 3
Peel the cucumber, slice into half-moons, and incorporate into the mixture.
- 4
Slice the red onion into thin rings. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce the sharpness, then drain.
- 5
Add the fresh or canned corn kernels to the salad.
- 6
Pit the avocados, cut the flesh into cubes, and add gently at the last minute.
- 7
Prepare the vinaigrette: whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- 8
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.
- 9
Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and a few ice cubes.
💡 Chef's Tip
Prepare all ingredients 2 hours in advance and keep them refrigerated separately. Add the vinaigrette at the last minute to prevent wilting. Tip: add pumpkin or sunflower seeds for extra crunch and flavor.
