Best 5 Mexican Salad With Tomatoes Red Onions And Avocado Dressing Recipes

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Mexican salad with tomatoes, red onions, and avocado dressing is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet tomatoes, crisp red onions, creamy avocado, and tangy dressing creates a salad that is both delicious and nutritious. This salad is also very easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether you're looking for a healthy and refreshing side dish or a light and flavorful main course, Mexican salad with tomatoes, red onions, and avocado dressing is sure to please.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO, AVOCADO, AND RED ONION SALAD WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 large avocado, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch thick slices

Steps:

  • Place vinegar in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil in a thin stream. Stir in the chives, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Arrange the tomatoes, onion, and avocado in an overlapping pattern on serving plate. Pour dressing on top.

NO-FUSS AVOCADO ONION SALAD



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My mother, Nena, grew up in Cuba and learned many styles of cooking. She had a knack for making something incredibly simple taste amazing. This salad is proof. By itself, the dressing is really tart, but add the avocados and onions and it's the perfect complement. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup stone-ground mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Arrange avocado and onion slices on a large platter. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO, AVOCADO, AND RED ONION SALAD



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Make and share this Tomato, Avocado, and Red Onion Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Low Protein

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ripe tomatoes, cored
2 ripe avocados
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 very small red onion, peeled, sliced paper-thin and separated into rings
balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
fruity olive oil
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the tomatoes crosswise into ½ inch slices; set aside.
  • Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pits, and peel.
  • Cut the avocado halves lengthwise into thin slices.
  • Sprinkle lemon juice over the avocado pieces to prevent discoloration.
  • Arrange tomatoes so they just overlap along the bottom edge of individual salad plates or a platter.
  • Place the avocado slices in a fan shape above the tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle the onion rings on top of the tomato slices.
  • Lightly sprinkle vinegar and oil to taste over the vegetables.
  • Grind fresh black pepper over the whole salad.

MEXICALI SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING



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This recipe is from one of my all time favorite cookbooks which happens to be called, "South of the Border Favorites". You'll soon see why. This is one of those salads that tastes like it was prepared at a restaurant.

Provided by Cookin Kit

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large avocado, mashed
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Italian dressing
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups lettuce, shredded (roughly one head)
2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon chopped green chili (okay out of a can, but pat dry between papertowels)
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese (can substitute for cheddar or pepperjack cheese)
1/2 cup crushed plain Doritos (my favorite flavor- Pepperjack, Okay to use Cool Ranch or Plain tortilla chips)
1/4 cup drained picante sauce

Steps:

  • Combine& mix all the dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • In large bowl, toss lettuce, tomatoes, chillies, and olives.
  • To serve, layer in the following order: 1/2 lettuce mixture, 1/2 dressing, 1/2 picante, 1/2 cheese, 1/2 chips.
  • Repeat the step above layering the remainder ingredients in the same order.
  • This is one of those recipes that can be changed up by adding other ingredients such as beans and using different types of cheeses.

MEXICAN SALAD WITH TOMATOES, RED ONIONS AND AVOCADO DRESSING



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Yield 2 1/2 cups prepared dressing

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Build your salad on a large platter. Use bib lettuce as the bed, then layer the tomatoes and scatter the red onions around the platter.Cut the avocado in half lengthwise cutting around the pit. Separate the halves and scoop out the pit with a spoon, then use the spoon to scoop the avocado from its skin. Place the avocado in a food processor bowl and combine with lemon juice, chopped red onion, cilantro, coarse salt and water. Grind until the avocado mixture is smooth, then stream oil into dressing. Adjust seasonings and pour over salad, then serve. Dressing may be stored 3 or 4 days in airtight container.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.

Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 402

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is key to a great salad, so don't skimp on the quality of your tomatoes.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat. Try using different colors of tomatoes, as well as other vegetables like red onions, avocados, and corn.
  • Make sure to drain the tomatoes well before adding them to the salad. This will help prevent the salad from getting watery.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way, so don't drown the salad in dressing. You can always add more dressing if you need it.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This is when it will be at its freshest and most flavorful.

Conclusion:

This Mexican salad with tomatoes, red onions, and avocado dressing is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try!

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