Here are a few delicious avocado salad options — starting with a classic version and then some variations you can pick from!
🥑 Classic Avocado Salad (Fresh & Simple)
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber, chopped
- A handful of cilantro or parsley (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime (or lemon)
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes or a pinch of garlic powder
Instructions
- Add avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion to a bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Taste and adjust acidity or salt.
🌟 Variations
1. Mediterranean Avocado Salad
Add:
- Feta cheese
- Kalamata olives
- Chopped fresh herbs (parsley/mint)
- Lemon instead of lime
2. Mexican-Style Avocado Salad
Add:
- Corn (fresh or roasted)
- Black beans
- Jalapeño
- Cilantro
- Cumin + lime juice
3. Protein Boost
Add:
- Grilled chicken
- Shrimp
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Tuna
4. Creamy Version
Mix a spoonful of Greek yogurt into the dressing for a tangy, creamy twist.
If you want, I can make a 5-ingredient, meal-prep, keto, or high-protein avocado salad version too!
