This grilled avocado and tomato salad combines creamy avocado, tomato wedges, green onions, and crunchy pepitas with a lime dressing. A kiss of smoke from the grill transforms this simple salad into something extraordinary.
If you thought avocado was just for 3-ingredient guacamole or plopping on your hash brown avocado toast, think again. When you toss it on the grill, it turns smoky and tender. Mix it with juicy grilled tomatoes, scallions, a quick lime dressing, and top the whole thing with crunchy spiced pepitas and you've got a show-stopping side dish.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It can be prepared on the grill alongside your main dish.
- It's ready in just 20 minutes.
- This grilled tomato salad is a healthy side dish that can be scaled to feed as many or as few people as you need.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Avocado--A slightly firm avocado works best here as it will soften slightly as it cooks. Avoid any that are soft; save them for making 3-ingredient guacamole.
- Tomatoes--Choose tomatoes that are similarly sized, or make sure that you cut the tomatoes into even wedges so that they cook in the same amount of time.
- Lime--Your lime should give you about 2 tablespoons of juice. If it's stingy, squeeze in an extra lime.
- Spiced pepitas--These spicy pumpkin seeds add the perfect crunchy element to your salad, but feel free to use plain toasted pepitas, if you prefer.
Important Steps
- Halve the avocado and quarter the tomatoes. Place them on a grill rack with the scallions and brush with oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill over medium heat until tender and slightly charred.
- Whisk the lime juice, zest, and oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss the grilled tomato avocado salad with the dressing and serve.
FAQs
This grilled avocado salad is best enjoyed immediately after making. You can prepare the dressing up to 24 hours in advance, but cook the avocado, tomato, and scallions and dress just before serving.
This salad is excellent alongside a grilled protein (since you've got the grilled fired up anyway!) Try it with bacon-wrapped grilled pork tenderloin or grilled striploin steak skewers for an easy outdoor meal.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- Use a grill rack coated with cooking spray for the easiest grilling experience. This will help you avoid having the scallions or tomatoes slip through the grill.
- This recipe is suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets.
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Recipe
Grilled Avocado and Tomato Salad
Equipment
- Grill rack
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 2 large tomatoes quartered
- 1 large avocado halved
- 4 scallions (green onions)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup spiced pepitas
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium (400°F). Coat a grill rack with cooking spray.
- Place the avocado halves, tomatoes, and scallions on the grill rack. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Flip the avocado halves so they are flesh side down.
- Grill until tender and slightly charred, about 2 minutes per side for the scallions, 5 to 6 minutes for the avocado, and about 5 minutes per side for the tomatoes. Transfer them to a bowl to cool as they finish cooking.
- Cool slightly then chop the tomatoes and scallions into large chunks. Slice each avocado half.
- Whisk the lime zest and juice with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a grill rack--This will help you avoid having the scallions or tomatoes slip through the grill.
- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets.
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