Simple, succulent, and nutritious — an elemental recipe, a wealth of flavor graduated by elements and principles. A classic, among modernist dishes, makes good with simple forwardness: Republic of Tomato — and the simplest presentation that has presented laxrosa tomatoes, eggs-semiflowing Australian Avocado, lush Boston Bibb, very attractive shallots, and the red flame of the chili and lemon on the roquette perfectly segregated tart scandaline and zesty lifetime burstiness.
Avocado & Tomato Salad
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl For tossing ingredients gently
- 1 Cast Ramekin For assembling and serving the salad
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Sharp knife For dicing and chopping
Ingredients
- 80.75 g Roma Tomatoes Cubed
- 5.40 g Banana Shallots Finely diced
- 20.40 g Boston Lettuce Washed and torn
- 45.60 g Avocado Cut into 1cm cubes
- 4.05 g Red Chili Deseeded, finely chopped
- 2 g Coriander Leaves Washed and picked
- 5 ml Lemon Dressing Drizzled on top
Instructions
- Quarter the tomatoes, remove the stalk, and cut into cubes. Finely dice the shallot and deseed the chili before chopping. Cut avocado into 1cm cubes. Pick coriander leaves and wash thoroughly.
- Wash and roughly tear Boston lettuce leaves. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine avocado, tomatoes, chili, coriander, and shallots. Toss gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Build the salad in a cast ramekin, using the Boston lettuce to line the bowl.
- Drizzle lemon dressing evenly over the top.
- Present the ramekin on a wooden board or plate. Serve cold for maximum freshness.
Notes
• Chill all ingredients beforehand for maximum crispness.
• Ideal as a starter, brunch plate, or light lunch.
• Serves 1 generously; scale as needed.
🍳 Health Benefits of Main Ingredients
🍅 Roma Tomatoes
Rich in lycopene, an antioxidant ingredient promoting heart and skin health.
It displays a good amount of vitamin C, potassium, and hydration.
It strengthens the immunity and supports healthy blood pressure.
🥑 Avocado
It’s already loaded with monounsaturated fats (heart-healthy).
It also gives fiber, vitamin E, and potassium.
Low in cholesterol, together with meaty, skin-friendly fruit.
🧅 Banana Shallot
It is milder and sweeter than onions.
Quercetin and organosulfur compounds are known. They help protect heart health from both inflammation and various diseases.
🌿 Coriander Leaves
Detect Nature Naturally supports digestion.
Consists of vitamin A and K + manganese.
🌶️ Red Chillies
It also contains capsaicin, which stimulates metabolism and perhaps also inflammation when available.
Contributes a burst of color and flavor to recipes without any calories.
🍋 Lemon Dressing
Makes any food taste even better.
It can rescue the body with a whole vitamin C! Acting as one mighty vitamin in charge of better iron absorption from greens, not to mention that it’s a palate cleanser in itself.
🛍️ Ingredient Selection & Storage Tips
- Avocados: Pick fruits that are neither overly soft nor green. Apply gentle pressure while choosing them. Avocados are best cut when ripe and stored with the pit. Lemon juice can be added as a preservative to prevent avocados from going brown.
- Tomatoes: The best choice is ripe in terms of visible maturity and firmness, like Roma tomatoes. The ideal method for preserving the best flavor would be refraining from refrigeration.
- Boston Lettuce: To keep it fresh, you can either wrap it up in a paper towel and store up in a dry drawer or keep it loosely covered in a cardboard. It deteriorates notably fast and should be used within a few days of purchase.
- Coriander: Put the entire batch, literally with the stems, in a container or vase of water. Then, keep the factory on your kitchen counter with a fresh plastic bag placed haphazardly above it.
- Lemon Dressing: An easy, one-to-one salad dressing, flavored with olive oil, raw honey, and lemon juice, works best with any type of green salad. Refrigerate for the rest of the week.
🍽️ Meal Suggestion & Innovative Versions
🌟 Invigorate the Look
Serve in a black stone bowl or wooden salad plate; the contrast adds a whole new dimension to the dish.
Dress it up with microgreens, edible flowers, or a few drops of infused oil for the finish.
🔄 Variations-Switcheroo
- Mexican Style: Add black beans, roasted corn, and sprinkle on some cumin.
- Protein Boost: Add some grilled prawns, chicken breast, or feta cheese.
- Crunch Factor: Be sure to toast up sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Tropical Twist: Add in the mango or pineapple chunks for sweetness.
🥤 Perfect Pairings with Wines
🧃 Non-Alcoholic
- Cucumber Mint Sparkling Water: It freshens the palate and suits the caloric content of the avocados.
- Lemon-Ginger Iced Tea: Spice and citrus flavors to up the flavor of the salad.
- Fresh Watermelon Juice: It is sweet, cooling, and marries well with coriander and chili.
🍷 Alcoholic
- Sauvignon Blanc: Piquant aspect of the wine that will help support the coriander and the hot chili.
- Dry Rosé: The bright acidity of the wine would be well suited to the avocado and tomato.
- Sparkling Wine or Prosecco: Regardless of how formal the dining scene at the meal, this bubbly will make a great contrast to the otherwise smooth avocado.
🕰️ Best Time to Enjoy
- Lunch: It is indeed a great snack. Particularly accommodating of hotter times of the year.
- Starter: Counts as an opener to either your grilled main course or seafood dish.
- Afternoon Snack: Pick something cold, like refreshing or moist carrots, to go with your energy.
- Brunch: A cool serving with poached eggs/ toast/ breakfast burrito.
Worth mentioning that (inside the) Gazpacho is best had soon after being freshly made because of its fresh taste. Otherwise, it sits for long hours and is not recognized.
💡 Learn from the Pros: The Best Tricks Ever
- Get your avocado cold: Do not dice it till just before you prepare; this way it will maintain that luscious texture and glitter.
- If needed, whenever you dice, get even pieces so everything blends together in taste on every bite.
- Do not overdress; just enough dressing to make sure its flavor remains. You want it to remain crisp, not soggy.
- Serve cold; keep the ingredients chilled until they are assembled; continue to show their good color.
- A wooden board makes a good base to serve the Stone Age Fountain, a further touch of rustic-style elegance.
Final Diagnosis
Aromas of freshness and healthiness — can there be a natural relationship better than this! The avocado and tomato salad recipe has the power to make this bond stronger through its meaty look. Pristine colors of red and orange with the shades of green make it very chic and super feasible for an approach to a healthy life.
Regardless of the season, for any occasion: for one’s lunch or to welcome a simple, healthy, fresh start in a dinner setting. This green salad with avocado and tomato is perfect for anyone looking for a healthy salad that is quick, delicious, and easy to prepare.
All one needs are those ten minutes of preparation and just a few fresh ingredients. This is probably the most basic example that satisfies the most.
