Mojo Avocado and Tomato Salad

Name: Mojo Avocado and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, pitted and sliced; 4 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 4 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Creamy avocado and fresh tomatoes tossed in a vibrant garlic and lime mojo dressing. A bright, refreshing Cuban-inspired salad.

15 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 ripe avocados, pitted and sliced
4 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 minced garlic cloves, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper to make the mojo dressing.
2

In a large bowl, gently combine 2 pitted and sliced ripe avocados, 4 medium chopped vine-ripened tomatoes, and 1/2 small thinly sliced red onion.
3

Pour the mojo dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
4

Top with 4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
5

Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Mojo Avocado and Tomato Salad?

The entry for Mojo Avocado and Tomato Salad calls for 4 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

How many calories are in Mojo Avocado and Tomato Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 3 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 380 mg sodium.

Can I freeze Mojo Avocado and Tomato Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Mojo Avocado and Tomato Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Mojo Avocado and Tomato Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the avocados drops from 2 to 1; doubled, it is 4. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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