Tomato and Avocado Salad

Name: Tomato and Avocado Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges; 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced; Lettuce leaves, optional

Here's a cool alternative to guacamole. The slightly tart dressing showcases the garden-fresh flavors of ruby-red tomatoes and ripe avocados. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic salt, oregano and cumin. Arrange tomatoes and avocados on lettuce if desired. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 232 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Tomato Avocado Salad in 2002 Taste of Home Calendar

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ChrisBlair

Aug 30, 2017

Great way to use our tomato bounty
justmbeth

Aug 29, 2012

Great light side. But like all dishes with avocado, best to make exactly enough as you need as leftovers don't hold up well.
savoie.luvgspointers

May 1, 2012

I love avocado and the dressing on this is great.
5xamom

Jun 7, 2010

The flavors are awesome!! Even my five children ages 16-9 loved this!! Will make over and over and over again!!! Thanks. It is great to have a way to use my fresh tomatoes. YUM!
Spiffy64

May 12, 2010

I love this salad..it is especially good when served with chicken tacos-like the ones in the picture.