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avocado and tomato salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Denise Ellis
Kirksville, MO

I had a bag of Romaine lettuce and mixed it in with the tomatoes and avocados. Everyone loved it!! I got this recipe out of my grandmothers "My Great Recipes box" and tweaked it a little for my families tastes. Enjoy :-)

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For avocado and tomato salad

  • 1 Tbsp
    red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt (i omitted)
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano ( i used fresh)
  • 1/2 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    white pepper
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    salad oil
  • 3 md
    tomatoes, cut into bite sized pcs
  • 1 lg
    ripe avocado
  • butter lettuce, or other soft leaf lettuce

How To Make avocado and tomato salad

  • 1
    In a small bowl mix vinegar, mustard, salt, oregano, lemon juice, pepper, and garlic. Using a fork, gradually stir in olive oil and salad oil until well blended and slightly thick. (This much can be done ahead of time, covered and refrigerated to blend flavors; blend well with a fork before using.)
  • 2
    Cut tomatoes and avocado (peeled) into bite sized pcs. Place them in a bowl with the lettuce.
  • 3
    Pour dressing and mix GENTLY
  • 4
    For 2 servings, half the ingredients and use a small avocado. For 8 servings, double the ingredients.
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