Grape Tomato and Avocado Salad

By Lynxa

This delectable salad proves that fresh, high quality ingredients taste superb with little adornment. Halved grape tomatoes and avocados join onions, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt in this perfect side dish or simple appetizer with tortilla chips. Can be prepared up to four hours ahead of serving, making it convenient for those summer days when you're constantly on the go.
Makes an excellent potluck salad/appetizer.

Ingredients

• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, or mixture of both
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 white onion, chopped
• 2 avocados, chopped
• High quality sea salt, such as Fleur de Sal

Preparation

Step 1

In a non-reactive glass bowl toss together tomatoes, parsley, oil, lemon juice, and onions. Add avocados and salt and toss gently. Chill if not serving immediately.

Can substitute balsamic for the lemon juice.
Tastes excellent even without onion.