Tomato, Avocado and Cucumber Salad

By Pierre Franey

Published November 24, 1992

Total Time
20 minutes
Rating
4(61)
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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings or more

  • 6 ripe plum tomatoes

  • 2 medium cucumbers

  • 1 large red onion

  • 2 large unblemished avocados, ripe but firm

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 6 teaspoons chopped garlic

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

16 grams carbs; 211 calories; 12 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 17 grams fat; 7 grams fiber; 614 milligrams sodium; 3 grams protein; 5 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Core the tomatoes and cut them into slices. Place in a salad bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Trim the cucumbers and cut them in half, lengthwise. Scrape away and discard the seeds. Slice cucumbers crosswise and add to bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Peel the onion, cut into very thin slices and add to bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Peel the avocados and cut them in half. Discard the pits. Cut into wedges and sprinkle with lemon juice. Add to the bowl.

  5. Step 5

    Add the garlic, vinegar, oil, coriander, pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Toss well and serve.

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Comments

Alli

I only had one avocado, so I bulked it up with a can of chickpeas - which also adds protein, a win-win. I also swapped out the cilantro for basil. It's very tasty!

Antonia

Made this as a side dish. Great for the summer. Didn't have coriander, used basil and it tasted good.

Rebecca

Very pretty but too much garlic if you have good sized cloves. I will use half that amount next time.

Barbara

I haven’t made this yet but 6 tsp. of garlic sounds excessive. Anyone have any thoughts about that?

Rebecca

@Barbara Made it as written and it was too garlicky! Yes, it was too much garlic!

David B

Had to look up fresh coriander, as I only have seeds. Surprised to learn that it's cilantro because I would have thought it would be called that in an American recipe

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