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Avocado and Cherry Tomato Salad

Wegetariańskie Valentine's Day Appetizers 20 min Easy 30 wyświetleń ~20.00 PLN - (0)
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Description

A light, fresh salad with creamy avocado and juicy cherry tomatoes, perfect as an appetizer for Valentine's Day. The combination of delicate avocado, sweet and tangy tomatoes, and red onion creates a contrast of textures and flavors — softness balanced by crunchiness. A simple dressing of olive oil and lemon juice enhances the natural sweetness of the vegetables, while fresh basil adds aroma and color. The dish is visually striking (vibrant colors: green, red, and purple), quick to prepare, and pairs wonderfully with ciabatta bread or as a light appetizer before the main course. It can be enriched with crumbled feta or pine nuts for added texture.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (10)

Servings:
2
  • Avocado 1 szt. (~200 g)
  • Red onion 75 g
  • Lemon juice 30 ml
  • Sea salt 1 g
  • Fresh basil 0.3 pęczków (~10 g)
  • Cherry tomatoes 200 g
  • Olive oil 30 ml
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Ground black pepper 1 szczypta (~1 g)
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Feta cheese (optional) 50 g
  • Pine nuts (optional) 20 g
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~20.00 PLN (10.00 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Wash the cherry tomatoes under running water and dry them with a paper towel. Place them on a cutting board and cut each one in half vertically. This should take about 3-4 minutes. Place the chopped tomatoes in a large, dry bowl.

Ingredients: Cherry tomatoes
Use a sharp kitchen knife and a plastic or wooden cutting board. If you have a lot of cherry tomatoes, cutting will take a bit longer. Avoid metal bowls if you will be adding oil and lemon later — it's a shame to waste the flavor.
2

Peel the red onion and cut it in half. Then slice it into very thin half-rings (about 1-2 mm). Place the slices in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes to mellow the sharpness. After 5 minutes, drain the onion in a sieve and gently dry it with a paper towel (about 2 minutes).

Ingredients: Red onion
Use a sharp knife for thin slicing or a mandoline set to thin slices. Soaking the onion reduces its sharpness — if you want a stronger flavor, skip the soaking.
3

Cut the avocado in half lengthwise, twisting the halves to cut through the pit. Strike the pit with the knife blade and twist the knife to remove it (or scoop it out with a spoon if you prefer). Then, score the flesh in a grid pattern both lengthwise and crosswise, without cutting through the skin, and scoop out the cubes with a spoon. Transfer the diced avocado to a bowl and immediately drizzle with 15 g (1 tablespoon) of lemon juice to prevent browning. This step will take about 4-5 minutes.

Ingredients: Avocado, Lemon juice
Use a stable cutting board and a sharp knife. If you don't feel confident removing the pit with a knife, cut the fruit in half and scoop out the pit with a spoon. Sprinkling with lemon juice will prevent oxidation (browning).

Dressing

4

In a small bowl, mix 30 g of olive oil with 15 g (1 tablespoon) of lemon juice, add 1 g of sea salt and 1 g of freshly ground pepper. Whisk vigorously with a fork for about 20-30 seconds until the ingredients combine and a smooth emulsion forms. The dressing should be slightly glossy and smooth.

Ingredients: Olive oil, Lemon juice, Sea salt, Ground black pepper
Use a small bowl or a jar with a lid (you can then shake it vigorously). It's good to first dissolve the salt in the lemon juice, and then add the oil. If the dressing separates, mix again just before serving.

Assembly

5

Add the drained onion and chopped avocado to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes. Also add the torn fresh basil (10 g). Drizzle evenly with the prepared dressing and gently mix with a spoon or silicone spatula for about 30-40 seconds — mix from the bottom to the top to avoid mashing the avocado. The salad should be evenly coated with the dressing, and the pieces of avocado should retain their shape.

Ingredients: Cherry tomatoes, Red onion, Avocado, Fresh basil, Olive oil, Lemon juice, Sea salt, Ground black pepper
Use a large, flat spoon or spatula — mixing with a knife can mash the avocado. If you want the salad to be creamier, you can lightly mash part of the avocado with a fork before mixing.

Finishing and serving

6

Transfer the salad to serving plates. If you are using feta (50 g) — crumble it evenly on top. Optionally, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts (20 g). Drizzle with an extra drop of oil (optional) and garnish with a few whole basil leaves. The whole process should take about 2-3 minutes.

Ingredients: Feta cheese (optional), Pine nuts (optional), Fresh basil
For serving on Valentine's Day, you can use flat white plates or heart-shaped plates for effect. Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes over medium heat until they are lightly golden — be careful, as they can burn quickly.

Serving

7

Serve immediately after preparation to prevent the avocado from browning too much. The salad pairs wonderfully with warm ciabatta or a crispy baguette. Serving and decoration should take about 1 minute.

If you prepare the salad in advance, keep the dressing separate and combine just before serving. Avocado browns faster if drizzled with a little lemon juice — don't overdo the seasoning ahead of time.

Fun Fact

💡

Avocado originates from Central America and was cultivated by the Aztecs. In Latin American countries, it is often combined with lime, which prevents the flesh from browning.

Best for

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve immediately after mixing. For a romantic effect, arrange the salad on a white plate in the shape of a heart or use small bowls for individual servings. Adding crumbled feta and toasted pine nuts will add contrast in texture and flavor. Serve with warm, freshly baked bread (e.g., ciabatta) or thin toasts with olive oil and garlic.

🥡 Storage

Best consumed immediately. If you need to store it, keep the ingredients separate: cherry tomatoes and onion in a closed container in the fridge for up to 24 hours; avocado sprinkled with lemon juice in an airtight container with a piece of peel (to prevent it from browning too quickly) for up to 12 hours. Store the dressing in a jar for up to 48 hours in the fridge. Once the salad is combined, storing it will lead to a loss of freshness and a change in the color of the avocado.

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