Z Tejas Avocado and Tomato Chopped Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, the Z Tejas Avocado and Tomato Chopped Salad is a vibrant celebration of crisp vegetables and zesty lime dressing. This quick and easy salad features creamy chunks of ripe avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and a hint of heat from finely chopped jalapeño. Tossed with aromatic cilantro and a tangy-sweet lime and honey dressing, this salad is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Top it with crumbled cotija cheese for a savory twist, or enjoy it as a dairy-free delight. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light, wholesome main course. Perfect for summer gatherings, healthy lunches, or any time you're craving something fresh and delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large (ripe) Avocado
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.33 cup (chopped, fresh) Cilantro
• 1 small Jalapeño pepper
• 2 large Lime
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Crumbled cotija cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all produce.

Step 2

Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and dice the flesh into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into small cubes. Add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño pepper (optional for less heat), then finely chop it. Add to the bowl.

Step 7

Add the chopped cilantro to the mix.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of two limes, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to combine, taking care not to mash the avocado.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or pepper if desired.

Step 11

If using cotija cheese, sprinkle it over the salad as a topping before serving.

Step 12

Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1139.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1376.3

Total Fat 117.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.4g
Cholesterol 50mg	0%
Sodium 2034.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.1g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 27.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 576.3mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 3081.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.4%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 21.3%