TOMATO, AVOCADO, AND CILANTRO SALAD

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This simple and refreshing salad goes well on its own, in a sandwich, or as a side with anything barbecued.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 small tomatoes, cored and cut in eighths
1 small white onion, thinly sliced
coarse salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons mild vinegar, such as champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced lengthwise
3/4 cup fresh basil or cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, gently toss the tomatoes and onion with salt, pepper, olive oil, and the vinegar. Lift the vegetables out and spread on a serving platter. Lay the avocado slices on top and pour the tomato-vinegar juices onto the avocados. Scatter with fresh basil or cilantro leaves.

Arshman saifullah
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer produce.


Sharafat Ali
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Adeola Olomo
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I'm not a huge fan of avocados, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and the tomatoes are so fresh.


Jenisha Maharjan
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Mafuyu Sato
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients tossed together with a light dressing.


Jason Lyons
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and avocados. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


NICHOLAS JATWA
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Hanny Hemedy
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. I love that it's made with all fresh ingredients.


Arjun Khanxa
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I followed the recipe exactly and my salad turned out great! It's a perfect summer side dish.


abubakar alhassan
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could use a little more seasoning.


Amit Bhetwal
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I'm not usually a fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and the avocados add a nice creamy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rajkumar Raju
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright colors of the tomatoes and avocados, and the cilantro adds a nice pop of flavor.


Aicha Soumah
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The dressing is light and tangy, and the avocados add a creamy richness. I'll definitely be making this again.


David Alex
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro is so refreshing and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.