Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Walnuts

This Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Walnuts is more than just a salad; it’s a gateway to better health. Its simple preparation and nutrient-dense ingredients make it a dish anyone can enjoy. If you are looking to add more nutritious meals to your diet, this salad is a perfect choice.

Why This Salad Stands Out

Eating salads doesn’t have to be boring. The combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, and walnuts creates a burst of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds craving more. But there’s more to this salad than its taste; it’s packed with nutrients that can contribute to your overall well-being.

Tomatoes are rich in vitamins, potassium, and antioxidants. Cucumbers are low in calories but high in many important vitamins and minerals. Avocado is a unique fruit and it is high in healthy fats. Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids.

How to Make Tomato Avocado Cucumber Salad

Making this salad is straightforward and requires minimal preparation time. Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for measured ingredients and nutritional value.

Prepare the Vegetables: Wash the tomatoes and cucumber thoroughly. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Next, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut the avocado into bite-sized pieces.

Add the onions: For an extra burst of flavor, I love to mix in thinly sliced red onions. It takes the dish to the next level and turns it from a simple side dish to a satisfying and flavorful meal. If you want to kick things up a notch, try adding air-fried red onions. They are a game changer!

Toast the Walnuts: Toasting walnuts enhances their flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the salad. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the walnuts. Toast them for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant and slightly browned. You can also toast the walnuts in the air fryer at 300F for 2-3 minutes.

Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado. Add the toasted walnuts on top. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add fresh chopped dill if desired.

Variations

The beauty of this salad lies in its versatility. 

• Add Protein: To make this salad more filling and satisfying, add Grilled chicken, Air-Fried salmon, or Garlic Butter Steak Bites.
• Incorporate Greens: Add a handful of fresh greens like spinach, arugula, or mixed salad greens. They will add more texture and nutrients to the dish. Greens are rich in vitamins and minerals, making your salad even healthier.
• Switch up the Dressing: While olive oil and lemon juice make a refreshing dressing, you can experiment with a yogurt-based dressing or balsamic vinaigrette, to bring different flavors to the salad.

Storage

This salad is great as a make-ahead-for-the-day option. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Avocado stays fresh because lemon juice prevents avocado from browning. And walnuts remain perfectly crunchy. If you’re worried about the avocado browning, add it to the salad just before serving.

More Refreshing Salad Recipes You’ll Love

While Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad is a crowd-pleaser, I have a few other salads up my sleeve that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Have you ever tried Cucumber Radish Salad? It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for a hot summer day. If you’re in the mood for something a bit heartier, make Creamy Broccoli Salad. It is packed with flavor and loaded with healthy greens. And if you want to elevate your salad game, give Celery Root Salad and Dip a try. It’s unique, it’s delicious, and it’s sure to impress.

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