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Tomato Cucumber & Avocado Salad

Jun 1, 2019 · 72 Comments

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Italian inspired, this tomato, cucumber and avocado salad is one of our family favorites. It's so tasty and so addictive that you just want to eat more and more of it.

Tomato, Cucumber and Avocado Salad in a white bowl.We make this salad all year round, even during winter. I often hear tomato and cucumber salads being labeled as 'summer' salads. I couldn't disagree more, unless you think of them as a piece of summer during cold winter days.

You have to taste this salad to know why it's so special. The base recipe for this salad supposedly originated in Italy and had been passed down from generation to generation for many years. Everything in this salad seems to be spot on and the resulting flavors are fabulous. You don't eat it because you have to, you eat it because it entices you, it makes you want to have more of it. This salad is a sibling of my other favorite salad - rustic tomato and cucumber salad.

Close up view of tomato, cucumber and avocado salad.

Making the salad dressing

A typical salad dressing consists of a 3:1 ratio of oil to acid. That's the first thing you learn when you venture into the realm of making your own salad dressings. In this recipe, I use a 2:1 ratio of oil to acid. I love it. This makes the salad fresh and bright. You have to remember though that not all red wine vinegars are created equal. Some are more acidic than others. I like more mellow kinds. Pompeian Red Wine Vinegar that can be found at pretty much any store is an excellent choice with a very well-rounded taste. Holland House Red Wine Vinegar is another excellent and inexpensive choice for a mild flavor and well-rounded taste.

Tips to help make best tasting tomato, cucumber and avocado salad

  • This salad tastes especially good when made with fully ripe and flavorful ingredients, which makes it incredibly flavorful and delicious.
  • The salad only gets better with time as different flavors in it meld together so let it sit at room temperature for a few hours if possible. The oil and the red wine vinegar have time to do their magic to the veggies.
  • If the tomatoes aren't ripe, leave them on a windowsill for a few days to ripen. They will soften up and become richer in flavor and color.
  • The cucumbers should be fresh and firm. Try to avoid soft, overripe cucumbers  and opt for firm and crisp cucumbers instead.
  • Avocados should be ripe and just slightly soft. When cut open, they should be bright green in color without brown spots which are an indication of over-ripening.

You can serve this salad as an appetizer or a side dish, or as a meal on its own with a piece of crusty sourdough bread or French baguette. Use that bread to soak in every last drop of that delicious salad dressing. It's so good!

Tomato, Cucumber and Avocado Salad

Cucumber, Tomato and Avocado Salad

4.94 from 30 votes
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: avocado salad, cucumber salad, tomato cucumber avocado salad, tomato salad
Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Resting time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 227kcal
Author: Victor

Ingredients

The Vegetables:

  • 4 tomatoes (medium size, fresh and ripe)
  • 4 baby cucumbers (fresh and firm)
  • 1 Hass avocado (ripe and slightly soft)
  • 1/2 red onion (medium size, peeled and diced)
  • 1/2 bunch fresh basil (rinsed, dried and finely chopped)
  • 1 pinch granulated sugar

The dressing:

  • 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (good quality)
  • 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 garlic clove (pressed)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

  • Core the tomatoes, cut in half, then cut each half lengthwise into 3 wedges. Then cut each wedge in half crosswise. Place the tomatoes in a large bowl, sprinkle with a pinch of sugar and give them a quick toss.
  • Cut off the ends of the cucumbers. Using a vegetable peeler, make long stripes going top down. Slice into 1/4" thick slices slightly on the diagonal. Transfer to the bowl with the tomatoes.
  • Cut the avocado in 4 quarters lengthwise and remove the pit. Gently remove the skin, then slice into 3/8" thick slices on the diagonal and add to tomatoes and cucumbers, along with the diced onion and chopped basil.
  • To prepare the dressing, throw all of the dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together vigorously, until well blended.
  • Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently using both hands. You can serve immediately or cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature until ready to serve. This salad only gets better with time.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg

This post post updated on June 1, 2019

 

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  1. Jeanette says

    September 26, 2023 at 10:59 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious dressing and a very tasty salad. My husband and I really enjoyed it. I will be making it again soon.

    Reply
    • victor says

      October 02, 2023 at 10:53 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Tamara says

    September 06, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    5 stars
    This dish is amazing.

    Reply
  3. Ahmed says

    September 01, 2023 at 12:13 pm

    4 stars
    Wwow I will tried on my own and let you guys knows about it. It really looks good and will taste good

    Reply
    • victor says

      September 01, 2023 at 7:39 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Debra says

    August 22, 2023 at 6:45 pm

    4 stars
    This was the perfect dish for hot weather. I’ll probably back off a table spoon on the dressing next time just because I like mine a little more vinegary and less oily. Other than that I loved it! Thanks for sharing. ❤️❤️

    Reply
    • victor says

      August 28, 2023 at 7:41 pm

      You are very welcome. Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Norma Talarico says

    August 21, 2023 at 2:31 pm

    5 stars
    Fabulous!

    Reply
    • victor says

      August 28, 2023 at 7:45 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Lori says

    August 20, 2023 at 9:13 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy! This salad is a perfect combination and the dressing!! So good!

    Reply
    • victor says

      August 28, 2023 at 7:45 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Eva says

    July 23, 2023 at 6:43 pm

    5 stars
    Love this salad!! Also tossed in about half a can of garbanzo beans for some protein!

    Reply
    • victor says

      July 31, 2023 at 1:06 pm

      Happy to hear it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Jane says

    July 04, 2023 at 8:21 pm

    5 stars
    I love this salad. How long can it be kept in refrigerator and still be good? I made it today on Tuesday and would like to serve it to family reunion on Saturday. Will it at taste good?

    Reply
    • victor says

      July 05, 2023 at 12:43 pm

      You can, but I wouldn't recommend it as the texture of the vegetables, especially tomatoes, will change and it won't taste the same.

      Reply
  9. Marcia says

    June 19, 2023 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    This is so delicious- I’ve made this 3 times this month

    Reply
    • victor says

      June 24, 2023 at 8:51 pm

      Happy to hear it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Jana says

    June 13, 2023 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    Way too much dressing! When I make it again, I will cut the dressing recipe in half

    Reply
    • victor says

      June 24, 2023 at 8:58 pm

      We like more dressing, no one ever complained. Tastes differ though. ENjoy!

      Reply
  11. Gregory says

    June 08, 2023 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    Good Idea for a delicious tasty salad

    Reply
    • victor says

      June 27, 2023 at 10:46 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  12. Sandy says

    June 04, 2023 at 3:23 pm

    5 stars
    I made this today and love it! I made a big bowl if it just for myself. I had it for lunch and the rest I put in Mason jars in the fridge for later. Being able to see it as soon as I open my fridge will make for a wonderfully, healthy and tasty snack.

    I'm not a fan of red onions, so I substituted a few green onions in their place. I couldn't get fresh basil at the store, so I added dried to the dressing. I love the acid in red wine vinegar, so I also left the sugar out. I also like that you reduced the amount of oil. I can still taste the olive oil, which is good, but it's not overpowering. This is a great salad and I'm a huge fan. Thank you!

    Reply
    • victor says

      June 05, 2023 at 10:58 am

      You are very welcome. Enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Gwen S says

    June 01, 2023 at 6:09 pm

    5 stars
    This salad is delicious!! I made this salad for two different dinner parties, and was asked for the recipe both times.

    Reply
    • victor says

      June 05, 2023 at 11:00 am

      Glad to hear it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  14. Kimberly S. says

    May 08, 2023 at 7:47 pm

    5 stars
    I made this salad today for dinner. It was DELICIOUS!

    Reply
    • victor says

      May 10, 2023 at 8:33 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Terry says

    May 01, 2023 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent!! My new favorite. The pinch of sugar on the tomatoes and avocado take the sharp edge off.

    Reply
    • victor says

      May 04, 2023 at 11:30 am

      Happy to hear it, Terry. Enjoy!

      Reply
    • Rhonda says

      July 21, 2023 at 11:16 pm

      Great tip !

      Reply
  16. Papergirl says

    April 30, 2023 at 2:39 pm

    How many T of red wine vinnegar? My recipe doesn’t show the number. Thanks!

    Reply
    • victor says

      May 04, 2023 at 11:42 am

      Three Tbsp. Enjoy!

      Reply
  17. Melinda says

    April 28, 2023 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    Great refreshing salad!

    Reply
    • victor says

      April 30, 2023 at 12:19 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  18. Lisa says

    April 21, 2023 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    I made this salad today to see I want to make it for event and it was delicious!! It is a go, definitely! But I wanted to know if it can be made a day or two ahead? Do you think it will hold up?

    Reply
    • victor says

      April 23, 2023 at 3:14 pm

      I think it's best made and consumed the same day. Tomatoes don't store well once cut.

      Reply
  19. Kathy says

    April 09, 2023 at 1:14 am

    Just curious as to how there’s 18 grams of carbs in this recipe. I’m on low carb and when subtracting the fiber…there’s a net carb of 11 grams which still seems like a lot. Is it because of the added sugar and natural sugar in the tomatoes?

    Reply
    • victor says

      April 23, 2023 at 3:41 pm

      It looks like they come a little from tomatoes, avocado, red onion, red wine vinegar, and other ingredients.

      Reply
  20. Tracy says

    April 01, 2023 at 6:43 pm

    Can this be tweaked to make it a little healthier? This sounds so good.

    Reply
    • victor says

      April 02, 2023 at 4:31 pm

      What's not healthy about it? I suppose you could... remove the avocado and go lighter on the dressing/olive oil. But I think it's quite healthy as it is, though it's all relative.

      Reply
      • FranSak says

        April 23, 2023 at 7:18 am

        Just leave out the sugar and dramatically reduce the carbs!

        Reply
  21. Julie says

    March 26, 2023 at 8:36 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a simple but refreshing salad. I get tired of lettuce, tomato, coke salads.adding avacado just put it over the top!

    Reply
    • victor says

      March 31, 2023 at 2:58 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  22. Vicky Sutherland says

    March 26, 2023 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    I made this along with a scrumptious pasta dish to share with family. Omgosh everyone loved it, grandkids included!!! I’d doubled the recipe and added just a bit more sugar and half the oil was canola. The olive oil was a bit strong for my taste. This recipe is a keeper!!!

    Reply
    • victor says

      March 31, 2023 at 3:02 pm

      Glad you like my recipe, Vicky. Try it with heirloom tomatoes in a few months when they are in season, you will love it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  23. Vince says

    March 25, 2023 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    Great salad to go with any dish!

    Reply
    • victor says

      March 31, 2023 at 3:04 pm

      Enjoy! Be sure to try it with heirloom tomatoes when they are in season. Love this salad in July-August with locally grown in-season tomatoes.

      Reply
      • Lori says

        July 03, 2023 at 1:25 pm

        Just wondered if the avocados turn brown quickly?

        Reply
        • victor says

          July 04, 2023 at 8:55 am

          Hasn't been an issue for same day consumption, but if they are very ripe, they will brown if the salad is left overnight.

  24. Lola says

    March 16, 2023 at 3:20 pm

    Looks really yummy and am going to try it

    Reply
    • victor says

      March 17, 2023 at 9:43 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  25. Marlee says

    January 06, 2023 at 8:19 pm

    5 stars
    I have tried this amazing super fresh salad was fantastic

    Reply
    • victor says

      January 20, 2023 at 1:18 pm

      Happy to hear it, Marlee. Enjoy!

      Reply
  26. Da says

    October 16, 2022 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    Awesomely refreshing salad. A bed of baby spinach can also be layed down. I will definitely be making this often.

    Reply
    • victor says

      January 20, 2023 at 1:52 pm

      Glad to hear it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  27. Michael says

    September 14, 2022 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this for the first time and will again!! Fantastic recipe, delicious!!!

    Reply
    • victor says

      October 06, 2022 at 10:56 am

      You are welcome. Glad you liked it. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  28. Renee says

    October 25, 2021 at 9:16 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is soooo good. Even my husband and daughter like it and they are very picky eaters lol. Would definitely keep making.

    Reply
    • victor says

      October 25, 2021 at 10:17 pm

      Happy to hear it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  29. Laura Karczewski says

    August 02, 2020 at 12:19 am

    5 stars
    Best salad ever! Thank you for sharing this. My garden is filled with tomatoes, cucumbers and basil so it was so easy to make. Love love love❤️

    Reply
  30. Karen says

    July 11, 2020 at 7:16 pm

    How much is half a bunch of basil? I’m going to pick it from my garden and need a better idea of how much I need.

    Reply
    • victor says

      July 18, 2020 at 7:30 am

      About 1 cup of loose leaves.

      Reply
  31. Nelly says

    May 16, 2020 at 5:01 pm

    5 stars
    Looks beautiful, looking forward to making it.

    Reply
  32. Margaret says

    May 15, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely love this salad. My new favorite

    Reply
  33. Ann says

    December 07, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    5 stars
    Hey Victor! We make this salad all year round, too. I totally agree with you that it’s really addictive. My husband often asks for it to be removed from his eyesight cuz he can’t control himself. He says he could be on a deserted island with this. Highly recommend everyone to give the recipe a try. Believe me, all of the flavors are fab!
    Thank you so much for sharing the idea and all of your precious tips. I hope the recipe will inspire many of your readers. I’m so glad that I discovered your blog a few days ago. I’ll be coming around often. Keep up the good work!

    Best wishes,
    Ann

    Reply
    • victor says

      December 07, 2019 at 7:21 pm

      LOL ... Your comment made me laugh, Ann. I hear you, we make this salad, or some variation of it, a few times a week. So good and so easy to make! The best part is that the kids a lot of veggies because of it. I add or substitute celery, radishes, radicchio, and other veggies to change things up. Thank you for the kind words and do come back often.

      Reply
  34. Bella says

    September 18, 2019 at 9:18 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is fantastic! I've been making this salad every day for the past week and can't have enough of it. So addictive!

    Reply
  35. Ada says

    December 20, 2018 at 1:44 am

    5 stars
    I?m impressed, I must say. A+++

    Reply
  36. Angela says

    March 03, 2018 at 4:07 pm

    What a gorgeous looking salad. Can't wait to give this a taste! Yum!

    Reply
    • victor says

      March 03, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      Thank you for the kind words, Angela.

      Reply
  37. Richard Benchimol says

    March 02, 2018 at 11:11 am

    Thank you for this! For some reason, I have a lot of avocados passing through my kitchen. I was starting to run out of ideas, this is a big help.

    Reply
    • victor says

      March 02, 2018 at 11:14 am

      No problem, Richard. Glad this recipe caught your attention. I have a feeling it won't disappoint 😉

      Reply

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