10 Minute Avocado Salad That Guests Can’t Stop Eating

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Looking for a quick and healthy dish that wows at summer BBQs, tailgates, or sunny-day picnics? This Avocado Salad is a total crowd-pleaser.

It’s fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor — perfect for laid-back gatherings or last-minute get-togethers.

Whether you’re hosting a party or just bringing a dish to share, this easy avocado salad fits the vibe!

 

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Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Prep time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2-4

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 avocados
  • 1 lbs. cherry tomatoes
  • 1 English cucumber
  • ½ red onion
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

 

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Step-by-step Guide:

1 – Wash all the produce.

2 – Cut the cucumber in quarters lengthwise, then dice them.

 

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3 – Half the cherry tomatoes.

 

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4 – Peel and dice the avocados.

 

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5 – Thinly slice the red onions and add all the ingredients to a bowl.

 

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6 – Juice the lemon and sprinkle over the ingredients.

7 – Add the olive oil to the salad.

8 – Season to taste with salt and pepper.

 

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9 – Mix until well combined.

10 – Serve chilled and enjoy!

 

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Pro Tips for Success:

  • Use ripe but firm avocados so they don’t turn to mush when you mix everything.

  • Soak red onions in cold water for 5–10 minutes before adding them to the salad — this tones down the sharp flavor.

  • Add feta or goat cheese for extra creaminess and a salty bite.

  • Toss in fresh herbs like chopped cilantro, basil, or parsley to boost the flavor.

  • Use a flavored olive oil (like garlic or lemon) for an easy upgrade.

  • Serve it in lettuce cups for a fun, low-carb party snack everyone can grab.

 

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This easy Avocado Salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast!

It’s bright, healthy, and made for sharing at cookouts, BBQs, or park picnics.

Just slice, toss, chill — and let the party begin!

 

A picture of two servings of avocado salad in white bowls.

Avocado Salad

Yield: 2-4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados
  • 1 lbs. cherry tomatoes
  • 1 English cucumber
  • ½ red onion
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

    1. Wash all the produce

    2. Cut the cucumber in quarters lengthwise, then dice them.

    3. Half the cherry tomatoes.

    4. Peel and dice the avocados.

    5. Thinly slice the red onions and add all the ingredients to a bowl.

    6. Juice the lemon and sprinkle over the ingredients.

    7. Add the olive oil to the salad.

    8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    9. Mix until well combined.

    10. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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