Avocado Tomato Salad
Description
Avocado Tomato Salad - Authentic recipe from Australia. Ready in 20 min. Vegetarian. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Dice 2 avocados and 3 tomatoes into cubes or wedges. Place in a bowl.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Avocado-tomato salad is a fresh, Mediterranean salad — creamy avocado with juicy tomatoes and feta. Fresh, creamy-tangy, and satisfying. A popular light meal or side dish.
- 2
Crumble 100 g of feta and sprinkle over the salad.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Ripe but firm avocado (creamy) and juicy, flavorful tomatoes are the base. Feta (salty-creamy) adds seasoning. Lemon juice keeps the avocado green and adds freshness. Olive oil rounds it off. Optionally add red onion, cucumber, basil or parsley.
- 3
Dress with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently and serve immediately.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Avocado-tomato salad is served as a light meal, starter, or side dish with grilled food or bread — the fresh salad with avocado, tomato, and feta. Creamy-fresh and satisfying.
📜 Origin & History
Avocado and Tomato Salad (English: Avocado and Tomato Salad; Australian: Smashed Avo Tomato Bowl) is an Australian fresh salad: ripe avocados are roughly mashed or diced and dressed with ripe tomatoes (cherry or heirloom tomatoes), red onions, fresh basil, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; often garnished with feta or ricotta. Avocado and Tomato Salad is a daily standard dish in Australian cafés and households; it is the simplest variation of the famous Australian 'Smashed Avocado' concept. Australia is, after Mexico, Indonesia, and Colombia, one of the leading avocado producers; Shepard, Hass, and Lamb Hass are the most important Australian avocado varieties. Heirloom tomatoes (ancient tomato varieties) are grown in Australia by specialty farms in Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland. In Germany, avocado and tomato salad is widespread in modern restaurants and cafés; all ingredients are available in supermarkets.
🌿 Regional variants
Vegan
Without feta — vegan.
With Mozzarella
With mozzarella — milder and creamier.
🍷 What goes with it?
As a light meal, starter, or side dish. With feta. Creamy and fresh. Mediterranean.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you keep the avocado green?
The lemon juice (acidity) slows down browning — mix it in well. Prepare the salad fresh and serve promptly (avocado oxidizes over time). Add the avocado last and fold in gently.
Which tomatoes should I use?
Ripe, flavorful tomatoes (vine, cherry, beefsteak, or heritage tomatoes) — their juiciness and sweetness are essential. The quality of the tomatoes makes the salad. Cherry tomatoes (halved) are particularly sweet and convenient.
How can I make it more filling?
Add feta (or mozzarella), bread or croutons, chickpeas, corn, a boiled egg, or grilled chicken or shrimp. Also works with quinoa as a bowl. Plain, it is a fresh side dish; with protein, it becomes a meal.
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Ingredients
verified- Avocado2 pcs
- Tomato3 pcs
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
- Feta cheese100 g
