Best 12 Simple Avocado And Onion Salad Recipes

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Avocado and onion salad is a simple yet delightful dish that combines the creamy richness of avocado with the sharp bite of onion. This crowd-pleasing salad makes for a quick and easy appetizer or side dish and requires just a few fresh ingredients. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating the perfect avocado and onion salad, offering tips and suggestions to customize the recipe to your taste preferences.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED AVOCADO, TOMATO, RED ONION SALAD



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 21m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 tomatoes, quartered
4 avocados, peeled, halved, and pitted
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 red onion, sliced
1/2 lemon
1 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup pine nuts
Parmiggiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill over medium heat.
  • Cover a large tray with tomato quarters, and set aside.
  • Place avocado halves in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Place each half on a hot open grill for about 30 to 45 seconds. Remove and place on top of the tomatoes arranged on tray. Drizzle with olive oil again.
  • In another bowl, cover the red onion slices with the juice from the lemon half and olive oil. Place onions in the empty avocado pit holes. Cover with the lemon/olive oil mix. Then, top with pesto, distributing generously on all sides. Sprinkle pine nuts and cheese on top, to taste.

AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD



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A simple yet elegant salad sure to impress your guests!

Provided by Mica

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large tomatoes, chopped
4 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) bottle balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, toss together the tomatoes, avocados and red onion. Dust lightly with black pepper, and pour salad dressing over. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 482.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

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

AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD



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Lovely, simple recipe from www.avocadosalad.com; I haven't tried it yet, but I can just imagine how wonderful it will be next summer with homegrown tomatoes! Mmmmmm.... Also, while the salad says to toss the salad components and dressing, the picture shown was of a beautiful salad constructed of layers. So I'm modifying the instructions to make it as shown. If you're short on time or patience, just gently toss it all together, season with salt & pepper, and dish up. Times are estimates.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 large ripe tomatoes, sliced (ideally homegrown or at least an heirloom variety)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 lime, juice of
salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
additional cilantro leaf, for garnish

Steps:

  • On individual salad plates, layer tomato, bell pepper, onion rings, and avocado slices.
  • Toss together the chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over salads.
  • Garnish with a few leaves of cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.5, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 11.6, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 3.2

SLICED AVOCADO SALAD



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup unsalted shelled pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup unsalted shelled sunflower seeds
1/4 cup puffed rice cereal
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
4 avocados
Pickled Onions, recipe follows
Good-quality olive oil, for serving
Crumbled cotija cheese, for serving
Flaky sea salt
Lime wedges, for serving
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Toss the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and puffed rice with the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and kosher salt in a bowl. Add the oil and toss to coat. Place on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake until toasted, about 10 minutes. Toss with the lime zest and set aside.
  • Cut the avocados in half and peel. Place the flat side of each avocado on a cutting board and slice at an angle. Plate half an avocado on each plate and top with some of the Pickled Onions and toasted seed mixture. Finish with a drizzle of good-quality olive oil, a sprinkle of cotija and a pinch of flaky salt. Serve with a lime wedge.
  • Combine the apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt and 1/4 cup water in a small pot. Heat, stirring, until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour the mixture over the red onions in a medium bowl and let sit for about 10 minutes.

AVOCADO SALAD



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This simple avocado salad features lovely ripe avocados, iceberg lettuce, and tomatoes for a delicious side dish or appetizer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 large Florida avocados, halved, skinned, pitted, and sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick pieces, and 1/2 avocado, chopped
2 tomatoes, sliced crosswise, and 1 tomato, chopped
1/4 iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly cut into rings
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place sliced avocado and tomato around the perimeter of a serving platter. Combine chopped avocado, tomato, lettuce, and onion in a medium bowl. Drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to center of platter; serve immediately.

SIMPLE TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Make and share this Simple Tomato and Avocado Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Onions

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium vine ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and fresh pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in small bowl and toss together.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.1, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 8, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 3, Protein 1.7

STELLA'S AVOCADO, EGG, AND ONION



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This is so simple yet surprisingly delicious. My poor mother-in-law had to deal with me when I was a vegetarian. This was what she made. It has been my husband's and my favorite ever since. This is an adjust-to-taste type of food. Enjoy...

Provided by Alicia

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 hard-cooked eggs, mashed
1 avocado, mashed
¼ onion, finely chopped
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Stir the egg, avocado, onion, and salt together in bowl until well-mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 212 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 69.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

AVOCADO SALAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 10m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 Haas avocados, ripe but not too soft, peeled and diced
1/4 cup diced scallions
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 medium red onion, peeled and diced
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/8-inch slices
2 small tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Toss together the avocado, scallions, red pepper and onion. Add the cucumber and tomatoes. Add the lime juice and then the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 234, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 550 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

AVOCADO-ONION SALAD



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large ripe avocado, cut in small cubes
1 small onion, chopped medium fine
2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped freshly parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1 roasted canned red pepper, sliced or 2 tablespoons sliced pimientos

Steps:

  • Mix avocado and onion with vinegar. Add parsley and marjoram to avocado.
  • Add pepper. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 159, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 10 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

AVOCADO-ONION SALAD



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This zesty salad is a great accompaniment to grilled meats.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced (peeled and pitted)
Salt and white pepper
1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Arrange onion and avocado slices on a plate. Season with salt, white pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.

AVOCADO AND SWEET ONION SALAD



Avocado and Sweet Onion Salad image

Categories     Salad     Blender     Onion     Appetizer     Side     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Avocado     Summer     Vegan     Cilantro     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

For dressing:
3 limes
2 fresh jalapeño chiles
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 large sweet onion such as Vidalia
4 California avocados
1 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Squeeze enough juice from limes to measure 1/4 cup. Wearing protective gloves, coarsely chop chiles. In a blender purée chiles with lime juice, oil, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Dressing may be made 2 days ahead and chilled in an airtight container.
  • Cut onion in half through stem end and thinly slice crosswise. Quarter avocados lengthwise. Peel avocados and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Arrange avocado, onion, and cilantro sprigs on a platter and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad.

Tips

  • Choose ripe avocados that yield to gentle pressure. Unripe avocados will not have the creamy texture needed for this salad.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the avocados and onions. This will help prevent tearing and bruising, which can make the salad less appealing.
  • Slice the avocados and onions thinly. This will help them blend well with the other ingredients and make the salad more flavorful.
  • Add the lemon or lime juice to the avocados immediately after slicing. This will help prevent them from browning.
  • Use fresh cilantro for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh cilantro on hand, you can substitute dried cilantro, but it won't be as flavorful.
  • Serve the salad immediately after making it. This will help prevent the avocados from browning and the onions from becoming too strong.

Conclusion

This simple avocado and onion salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It can be served as an appetizer, side salad, or main course. The avocado and onion are a perfect combination, and the lemon or lime juice and cilantro add a bright and tangy flavor. This salad is also very easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknights.

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