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Italian Tomato, Cucumber, and Avocado Salad

A fresh and healthy Mediterranean salad that's quick to prepare, perfect for warm days or busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushiness.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Can substitute with balsamic or apple cider vinegar.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado.
  • Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Gently toss the ingredients to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a few hours before serving for the best flavor.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

This salad is great as a side dish for grilled meats or fish, or on its own for lunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within a day to maintain freshness, as the avocado may brown over time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 180mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g
Keyword Healthy Salad, Quick Recipes, Salad, tomato salad, Vegetarian
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