By Krista Teigen
Updated Oct 27, 2024
In the summer, there’s nothing I love more than a bright and fresh side salad. This avocado salad is loaded with seasonal produce like tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, and red onion. It’s dressed in a sweet and tangy dressing filled with fresh herbs, too! I love this light, creamy, and refreshing side with just about any meal!
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5-Star Review
“I started eating this without even putting on the dressing and it was terrific. A little lime juice helps with the avocado. Thanks for the recipe.” – Kathy
I love avocados in all forms, so I always buy a big bag. The problem is, they all seem to ripen at once, and a girl can only eat so much guacamole ! This avocado salad is the perfect way to use up avocados at their peak freshness, along with heaps of other fresh seasonal produce. The dressing is perfectly light and tangy, and it really brings the whole dish together.
Tips for Beginners
- A ripe avocado should be firm with just a little bit of give when squeezed. To double-check remove the small stem. If the area underneath is green, it is ripe. If it is brown, it is overripe.
- I used plenty of acidic ingredients in the salad dressing to prevent the avocado from browning, but I still recommend cutting and adding the avocado last (just before serving) for maximum freshness and the prettiest presentation.
- Avocados are pretty soft, so be gentle when mixing into the salad so the pieces don’t break apart.
- If your red onion is too strong, soak the cut pieces in ice water for 10 minutes to reduce their intensity.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ ¼ cup olive oil
- ▢ ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- ▢ 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ▢ 1 tbsp honey
- ▢ 1 clove garlic minced
- ▢ ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ▢ ½ tsp kosher salt
- ▢ ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ▢ ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ▢ ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ▢ 16 oz. grape tomatoes halved, cherry tomatoes or chopped large tomatoes also work well.
- ▢ 3 large avocados sliced into chunks
- ▢ 1 English cucumber diced
- ▢ 3 ears fresh corn kernels sliced off
- ▢ ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
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Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 clove garlic, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Whisk in the fresh herbs. ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- Add in the grape tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, corn, and red onion and toss to combine. 16 oz. grape tomatoes, 3 large avocados, 1 English cucumber, 3 ears fresh corn, ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Avocado Salad Step by Step
Gather your ingredients.
Mix the dressing: In a large salad bowl, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp of honey, 1 minced garlic clove, ½ t tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Whisk in ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley and ¼ cup chopped fresh basil.
Toss the salad and enjoy: Add in 16 oz. halved grape tomatoes, 3 large avocados sliced into chunks, 1 diced English cucumber, the kernels from 3 ears of corn, and ¼ cup finely chopped red onion, and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy.
How to Store
I highly recommend enjoying this avocado salad as soon as it is ready, since avocados tend to brown pretty quickly. Leftovers will keep for up to 1 day in the fridge, although they might not look as pretty the second time around.
Serving Suggestions
This fresh, bright avocado salad pairs perfectly with a variety of mains. Try it alongside honey garlic salmon for a sweet-savory balance, crispy baked chicken wings for a refreshing contrast, oven-baked steak for a zesty lift, or even a cheesy calzone to lighten up the meal.
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Avocado Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 16 oz. grape tomatoes halved, cherry tomatoes or chopped large tomatoes also work well.
- 3 large avocados sliced into chunks
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 3 ears fresh corn kernels sliced off
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 clove garlic, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Whisk in the fresh herbs. ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- Add in the grape tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, corn, and red onion and toss to combine. 16 oz. grape tomatoes, 3 large avocados, 1 English cucumber, 3 ears fresh corn, ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
