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Close-up view of chunky guacamole salad with avocado and cherry tomatoes in a large white bowl.

Guacamole Salad

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Full of bright, fresh ingredients and bursts of flavor in every bite, this summery salad is a treat for any potluck, cookout, or get-together.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 6 servings

Equipment Needed

  • Small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Large bowl
  • large wooden spoon (or silicone spatula)

Ingredients Needed

For the Salad Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (preferably fresh)
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic (1 medium clove)
  • ½ teaspoon cumin (more or less to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, more or less to taste)

For the Guacamole Salad

  • 3-4 cups diced avocado (approximately 2 large avocados, 8-10 ounces each)
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced red onion (half of 1 medium red onion)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño (see Notes)

Instructions

For the Salad Dressing

  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, ½ teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (if using) to small mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients together until fully incorporated.

For the Guacamole Salad

  • Add 3-4 cups diced avocado (diced), 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup diced red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño to large bowl. Gently stir ingredients together until well incorporated.
  • Pour prepared salad dressing over guacamole salad. Gently toss or stir salad to coat all ingredients in dressing.
  • Once ingredients are well blended, serve guacamole salad immediately with tortilla chips if desired.

Recipe Notes

  • Lime Juice: I prefer the flavor of fresh lime juice, but bottled lime juice will work!
  • Jalapeño: For less heat, remove the seeds of the jalapeño before mincing it. For more heat, leave the seeds in and use them in the salad.
  • Mixing: Instead of a wooden spoon or a silicone spatula, I actually typically use my hands to mix the salad so I don't accidentally mash or crush the avocados.
  • Serving: The lime juice will help delay the avocado browning, but it won't prevent it entirely. You'll still want to serve this salad immediately after making it. 

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 198kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Total Carbs: 13g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbs: 6g | Vitamin C: 19mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 592mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg