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    January 18, 2020

    Avocado Salad

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    Avocado salad in bowl

    Avocado Salad is the salad to make when you want something easy, healthy and delicious. Only 7 simple ingredients are required to make this tasty avocado salad.

    Avocado salad on a plate. Bowl of avocado salad.

    "If a woman drowns her salad in mayonnaise and says she is doing clean eating, she does nothing but deceives herself." James 1: 24, Clean Eating Bible.

    I fell in love with avocado salad during my university days in Cameroon. It was a simple mixture of avocados, tomatoes, onions and mayonnaise that tasted more amazing than it looked.
     
    I still remember the local restaurant which sold it and inspired me to make mine. I still remember how heavenly it felt as it went down my tummy with a bite of bread.
    4 halves of avocados on a cutting board
     
    For some reason, avocados are locally called, "pear" in Cameroon although pear is a seperate fruit in other parts of the world.
     
    So we call this salad pear salad or purée in French (though it wasn't pureed or anything like that). Years later, I still make this salad and weep for joy as it goes down my tummy.
     
    Avocado tomato cucumber salad in a bowl
     
    This month I decided to eat clean so instead of drowning my darling avocado salad in a killer mixture of mayonnaise, salt, vinegar and sugar, I simply dressed it in extra virgin olive oil, salt and a few shakes of ground black pepper.
     
    If you want to hold on to your mayo, that's fine. Just make sure you eat in moderation.

    Avocado, the Superfood

    Avocado is a  super food and you should have it regularly in your diet. Here is why:
     
    • It fights cancer.
    • It contains heart-healthy fats.
    • It aids digestion.
    • It regulates blood sugar levels.
    • It is anti-inflammatory.
    • It does much more!

    Another noteworthy thing is that avocado is a fruit and not a vegetable. A salad like this takes a fruit that already tastes great and makes it exceptional.

    This salad is crunchy with freshness from the tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers and creamy from the texture of the avocados. It is the perfect balance of crunchy and creamy.

    It can be eaten on it's own, together with whole wheat bread for breakfast or lunch or as a side dish to other meals.

    Bowl of avocado salad with tomatoes, onions, cucumber

    Avocado Salad Ingredients

    Avocado Salad requires 7 simple ingredients:

    1. Avocados
    2. Cucumber
    3. Tomatoes
    4. Onion
    5. Olive oil
    6. Salt
    7. Black pepper

    Avocado salad ingredients - avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, black pepper, salt, olive oil

    How to Make Avocado Salad

    1. Peel cucumber and chop into 1-inch pieces. (If using English cucumber, do not peel it because its skin is thinner). Place the chopped cucumber in a large bowl.

    2. Cut tomatoes into 1-inch pieces and add to the bowl.

    3. Dice onion and add to the bowl.

    4. Cut each avocado into 4 slices. Peel each slice and cut into 1-inch pieces. Add chopped avocado to the bowl.

    diced avocado, tomato, cucumber, onion in a bowl
     

    5. Drizzle olive oil over the chopped ingredients.

    Hand holding a bowl of olive oil and pouring over avocado salad.

    6. Sprinkle on salt and ground black pepper.

    bowl of avocado salad ingredients

    7. Mix everything together to combine. I love this stuff!

    avocado salad in a salad bowl

    Make some soon! Watch the recipe video and get the printable recipe below.

    Here are some commonly asked questions about this recipe and my answers to them:

    What can I use in place of olive oil? Substitutes for olive oil are coconut oil, peanut oil, corn oil, avocado oil or vegetable oil. 

    What if I don't like cucumber? If you do not like cucumber, feel free to omit it then reduce the oil, salt and pepper by half.

    Watch How To Make Avocado Salad

    In this video, you can watch me making this tasty salad with avocado, cucumber and tomatoes.

    Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you do not miss any of my cooking videos. Thanks to everyone who has subscribed already!

     

    Here are some other Avocado Salad Recipes you might love:

    • CHICKEN AVOCADO SALAD
    • AVOCADO EGG SALAD
    • SHRIMP AVOCADO TOMATO SALAD
    • CUCUMBER AVOCADO SALAD
    • BREAKFAST SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND EGGS
    Avocado salad on a plate. Bowl of avocado salad.
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    Avocado Salad
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Total Time
    15 mins
     

    This Avocado Salad only requires few ingredients, it is easy to make and the perfect balance of crunchy and creamy. The best part is you do not have to feel guilty about eating it. It is actually good for you. It is the perfect side dish or appetizer.

    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: Avocado Salad
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 290 kcal
    Author: Precious Nkeih of preciouscore.com
    Ingredients
    • 2 medium ripe avocados
    • 2 Roma tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoons diced red onion
    • 1 medium cucumber
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
    Instructions
    1. Peel cucumber and chop into 1-inch pieces. (If using English cucumber, do not peel it because its skin is thinner). Place the chopped cucumber in a large bowl.

    2. Chop tomatoes into 1-inch pieces and add to the bowl.

    3. Add the onion to the bowl.

    4. Cut each avocado into 4 slices. Peel each slice and cut into 1-inch pieces. Add the avocado to the bowl.

    5. Drizzle olive oil over the chopped ingredients.

    6. Sprinkle salt and ground black pepper over the chopped ingredients.

    7. Toss to combine then serve.

    Recipe Notes

    1. You need ripe avocados for this recipe. Ripe avocados are darker in color than green ones and feel slightly soft when you apply pressure on them. Here is a useful post on how to pick and buy avocados.

    2. For a salad that is lesser in calories and fat-free, you could use 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of olive oil,

     

    *This recipe has been updated.

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    Comments

    1. Cheechee Live says

      August 03, 2016 at 2:46 pm

      Lovee plus it's healthy.Thanks Presh!

      Reply
    2. Nedoux says

      August 03, 2016 at 5:28 pm

      Hi Lady P.

      Lmao @ "James 1: 24 Clean Eating Bible." You are so right, the choice of salad dressing could make or mar the "cleanliness" os any salad.

      I love avocados, the taste and texture is so yummy. This salad looks easy to make and is bursting at the seams with nutritional goodness.

      Thank you for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
    3. Kewrites Kewan Fombong says

      August 03, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      Why will someone not love avocado! it looks so yummy btw I need a copy of that clean eating bible Pre

      Reply
      • Ruth Prevost says

        September 13, 2020 at 9:22 am

        How can I get a copy of that clean eating bible pre?

        Reply
        • Precious says

          September 15, 2020 at 10:39 pm

          Hi Ruth, that was a joke. Don't you just wish there was a book like that? Lol

          Reply
    4. Angele marie says

      August 03, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      Ohhhh, thanks for the reminder dear. I can't imagine could forget my good old puree so easil.. This used to be my stable in my ngoaekelle day. Love the colour.. Can't wait for weekend to cook some of the niceties on this blog. U are are blessed with a lot of talents

      Reply
    5. Precious Nkeih says

      August 03, 2016 at 8:49 pm

      You've asked a great question. Why would any right thinking homo sapiens not love avocado?!
      Lol that clean eating bible will be yours in due time.

      Reply
    6. Precious Nkeih says

      August 03, 2016 at 8:51 pm

      You're welcome, hun.

      Reply
    7. Precious Nkeih says

      August 03, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      You're welcome, hun. Sometimes we mar our clean salads with decadent dressings.
      Thank you for always stopping by!

      Reply
    8. Precious Nkeih says

      August 03, 2016 at 8:57 pm

      Puree was a life saver back in the day!
      Enjoy your weekend cooking, dear.
      Thanks for always making me blush.

      Reply
    9. favour moyse says

      August 03, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      Not a fan of avocado sha

      LESSONS FROM MY NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE  

      Reply
    10. Precious Nkeih says

      August 03, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      You dey miss better tin.

      Reply
    11. Kachee Tee says

      August 04, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      This your bible that you whip up! Loool.

      Not a huge fan of avocado, but gradually trying to like it.
      http://www.KacheeTee.com

      Reply
    12. Tessy Onyia says

      August 04, 2016 at 3:35 pm

      Am a huge fan of avocado, I can eat it for Africa. Precious darling, now this healthy, I will make it for myself.Thanks for sharing.

      http://www.tessyonyia.com

      Reply
    13. Precious Nkeih says

      August 04, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      I'm always so surprised when someone says they don't like avocado.
      How can this be? Lol

      Reply
    14. Precious Nkeih says

      August 04, 2016 at 8:48 pm

      You're welcome, dear. Avocado is bae.

      Reply
    15. Funke Olotu says

      August 04, 2016 at 10:39 pm

      Before seeing the print recipe I was done screenshoting already... am definitely going to try this...looks so gooood

      Reply
    16. Precious Nkeih says

      August 05, 2016 at 5:15 am

      Please let me know how it goes, Funke!

      Reply
    17. Chocolate Mama Loves Vanilla says

      August 05, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      One of my exes would have loved this! He was obsessed with tomatoes and onion with a vinaigrette as his salads! I would have eaten it if it had avocados like yours though! 😀 Yummy Salad!

      Reply
    18. Precious Nkeih says

      August 05, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      Hi Chocolate Mama (I love that name!) we can safely say avocados make salads more appealing.
      Thank you for stopping by my blog!

      Reply
    19. Bubu Green says

      August 06, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      Oh Precious. Thanks for sharing and reminding me how to make my salads fun. I totally forgot I could use Avocado. I hardly use any dressing, I just feel it packs a lot of calories. This is a sure way to add yum to the crunch. XO http://www.bubusboulevard.com

      Reply
    20. Precious Nkeih says

      August 07, 2016 at 2:21 am

      I love you for hardly using dressing. Salad dressings often come with a multitude of sin.

      Reply
    21. Tobi says

      August 07, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      This looks so yum. I wish I liked avocado

      Reply
    22. Precious Nkeih says

      August 07, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      Thanks Tobi!

      Reply
    23. Eby4k4 says

      August 08, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      I love this, will try it out.

      Reply
    24. Precious Nkeih says

      August 09, 2016 at 3:10 am

      Please let me know how it goes, Eby.

      Reply
    25. claudine efenge says

      August 10, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      cheap but healthy....

      Reply
    26. Precious Nkeih says

      August 10, 2016 at 1:07 pm

      And so easy to make...

      Reply
    27. fru Rita says

      August 12, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      Hi big sis precious..i tried the avocado and pasta salad..so delicious..God bless u..thanks

      Reply
    28. fru Rita says

      August 12, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      Wow.. i tried the salad with avocado and the pasta salad..delicious..thanks Precious....God Bless u

      Reply
    29. Precious Nkeih says

      August 12, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      Thanks for the awesome feedback, Rita! God bless you too!

      Reply
    30. Ijenna Osuji says

      August 18, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      We actually call them pears in Nigeria too. Avocado pears.

      Love this recipe, will be taking action soon.

      Mira La Belle blog

      Reply
    31. Precious Nkeih says

      August 18, 2016 at 4:52 pm

      Please let me know how it goes.

      Reply
    32. Eve says

      May 03, 2017 at 4:11 am

      Absolutely love me some avocado salad. Very simple yummy recipe. Totally not a fan of Olive oil. Never liked the flavor. My go to dressing is mostly Macadamia nuts blended with some lemon and tangerine/orange juice. The creaminess takes care of my mayo cravings

      Reply
    33. Temipo says

      June 19, 2018 at 5:42 pm

      Hey what do you mean by salad dressing come with a multitude of sin

      Reply

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