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    Mexican Avocado Salad

    Published: Aug 25, 2023 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    I love avocados and am always so happy to find new ways to enjoy them. This Mexican avocado salad came from that love.

    Filled with creamy avocado goodness and spiced with Mexican flavors, this salad is the perfect go-with for any Tex-Mex meal. Taco Tuesday never tasted so good!

    Treat this recipe as a starting point and make some revisions to suit your personal taste. I've provided some ideas below, and would love to hear what else you all come up with!

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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    This delicious salad is easy and fast, packed with a fiesta of flavors in every bite. Creamy avocados and sweet grape tomatoes get a little kick of taste from cilantro and lime juice. It's like a flavor party on the end of your fork!

    Ingredients Needed

    Ingredients: grape tomatoes, avocados, red onion, lime, cilantro, salt and pepper, olive oil, mozzarella cheese.

    **Be sure to scroll to the recipe card for detailed quantities and directions**

    How to Make this Mexican Avocado Salad

    Slice your red onion thinly, then place in a small bowl immersed in water. Soak the onions while you prep the other ingredients to help remove that "bite" an onion can have. (If you love the bite, you can of course skip this step)

    onion slices soaking in water.

    Halve the tomatoes and cube the mozzarella cheese. I buy sliced mozzarella to make this easier.

    Halve and remove the pit from the avocados, then cut them into bite sized cubes. Drain the water from the onions.

    Place the avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cheese in a bowl. Add the chopped cilantro.

    Undressed salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.

    In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil. Add the salt and pepper, then whisk again.

    Pour the dressing into the bowl and toss the salad gently to coat. Serve immediately.

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    All ingredients tossed together to make Mexican Avocado Salad.

    Serving Suggestions

    This salad is a great side for any Mexican-inspired meal. Try it with grilled chicken or margarita shrimp.

    I've eaten the salad as-is as well as on a bed of greens, both options are delicious.

    You could even scoop it up with some tortilla chips like an avocado salsa.

    Bowl of Avocado salad on a bright Mexican striped blanket.

    Substitutions and Variations

    So many possibilities with this! Try adding some black beans to make it a protein-packed salad! You can add the beans to the salad as-is or use them to substitute for the cheese to make it a vegan salad.

    How about corn? Always delicious in any Mexican-inspired meal, feel free to add some for another layer of flavor.

    Mozzarella cheese might seem like an unusual choice, but I love the creaminess it provides. Feel free to try Queso Fresco cheese if you'd like a more authentic option.

    You can also substitute 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped, for the grape tomatoes.

    Serving bowl of Mexican Avocado Salad.

    Storage

    This salad is best fresh and does not typically keep well. Just eat it all, you know you want to! LOL

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    Recipe FAQs

    How can I make the salad spicier?

    Finely dice a jalapeno pepper and add to the mix. I've done this and it's very yummy! You could also try a shake of red pepper flakes if that's all you have on hand.

    Is this salad vegan friendly?

    Yes, per above just eliminate the cheese and add in some black beans.

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    Mexican Avocado Salad

    Dive into a bowl of zesty goodness! Try our Mexican Avocado Salad - creamy avocados, crisp veggies, and a burst of lime. No cooking required!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time0 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 268kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup red onion sliced thin
    • 2 avocados large
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes
    • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese fresh
    • 1 lime, juiced about ¼ cup juice
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
    • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped

    Instructions

    • Prep the onion first by slicing, then placing the slices in a small bowl. Add enough cold water to cover. Soak the onions while prepping the other ingredients to remove some of the onion’s sharpness. Then drain off the water before adding to the salad.
      ¼ cup red onion
    • Halve the tomatoes and cube the mozzarella cheese. Halve and remove the pit from the avocados, then cut into bite sized cubes.
      2 avocados, 1 cup grape tomatoes, 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
    • Place the avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cheese in a bowl. Add the chopped cilantro.
      2 tablespoons cilantro
    • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil. Add the salt and pepper, then whisk again.
      1 lime, juiced, 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Note: This salad is best the day it is made and does not keep well.
    You can substitute 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped, for the grape tomatoes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Louise

      August 28, 2023 at 11:20 pm

      5 stars
      We like it spicy so I followed your advice and added a japaleno to the mix!! YUMMY!!
      I served it with some Mexican chicken breasts and some cilantro lime rice and it was sooo good.
      Definitely be making it again.
      I love the idea of dipping into it with some crunch tortilla strips 🙂

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      • Sula

        August 29, 2023 at 7:58 am

        Yes I often add some jalapeno when I want to spice it up a bit. 🙂

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    2. Gerrit

      August 26, 2023 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delicious, and even though I am not a great cook, I feel confident to make it. I like that you added Mozerella, so it has a little bit more body!

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      • Sula

        August 28, 2023 at 6:19 am

        Yes the mozzarella really does add to the salad!

        Reply
    3. Gena

      August 25, 2023 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe sounds amazing! It would be great on taco night!

      Reply
      • Sula

        August 28, 2023 at 6:13 am

        It's definitely a new favorite for taco night here!

        Reply
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