Avocado Tomato Romaine Salad

A delightful & refreshing romaine salad with avocado and tomatoes sprinkled with pine nuts and shaved parmesan drizzled with dijon balsamic vinaigrette.

If you’re in the mood for a refreshing and nutritious salad that bursts with vibrant colors and flavor, we’ve got just the recipe for you: avocado tomato romaine salad.

This delightful dish is the perfect blend of creamy avocados, juicy tomatoes, and crisp romaine lettuce, all tossed together in a tangy dijon balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients

All you need are these fresh ingredients.

1 head of romaine – a head of romaine lettuce, rinsed and chopped, provides a crisp and refreshing base for the salad.

3 tomatoes – chopped Roma tomatoes. Grape or cherry tomatoes would also be delicious.

1 avocado – a perfectly ripe avocado cut into chunks. Feel free to add an extra avocado or two if you’re an avocado lover.

Small package of pine nuts – add pine nuts for a subtle nutty flavor and satisfying crunch. Find regular pine nuts in the snack or baking sections of your grocery store.

8 ounces of parmesan cheese – shaved parmesan is our favorite (and a bit ‘fancy’), but you can also use shredded parmesan.

Dijon balsamic dressing – we love to make our own dijon balsamic (it’s so easy and yummy!), but you can buy pre-made dressing if you prefer.

Supplies & Favorite Tools for Chopping Salads

Here are a few kitchen tools you’ll need.

Cutting board and knife – we recommend a non-slip cutting board and a chef’s knife to chop the romaine lettuce and tomatoes.

Avocado slicers (or pairing knife and spoon) – to slice and remove the avocado you can use an avocado slicing tool or a paring knife and spoon.

Serving bowl and spoon – use a medium-sized bowl and a mixing spoon to combine all the ingredients together.

Salad spinner – not required, but salad spinners work great to remove water from the lettuce after rinsing.

How to Make Avocado Tomato Romaine Salad

Follow these simple steps to make this yummy, flavorful salad.

Note: If you plan to make homemade balsamic dijon, follow this recipe and chill in the fridge while preparing the salad.

Step 1 | Slice avocado into chunks

Slice the avocado and remove it using a spoon or avocado tool.

Step 2 | Chop the tomatoes

Wash and chop the roma tomatoes.

Step 3 | Cut the romaine

Wash and chop fresh romaine lettuce. Use a salad spinner to remove any excess water, if necessary.

Step 4 | Assemble the Salad

Add the chopped romaine lettuce to a medium serving bowl.

Add the sliced avocado and tomatoes.

Top with pine nuts and shaved parmesan cheese.

Gently toss to mix all the ingredients together.

Step 5 | Drizzle with Dressing

Drizzle the dijon balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving.

Another option is to have guests add their own dressing. This way people can customize the amount of dressing to their liking. Plus, the salad won’t get soggy if you have any leftovers.

Step 6 | serve & ENjoy

Serve immediately and enjoy!

More About This Salad – Why We Love It

• This salad is loaded with wholesome, colorful produce making it so refreshing and perfect for Summer.
• You can serve this avocado salad as a light lunch on its own or a side dish for a barbecue or get-together with friends and family.
• We love serving it with grilled entrees like gorgonzola steak, flank steak, or chicken kabobs.

Additional Topping Ideas

While we love this classic salad as-is, you can try different toppings. Here are a few delicious options.

• Bacon crumbles
• Grilled chicken
• Diced cucumbers
• Red onions
• Feta cheese
• Sliced almonds
• Edamame

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Final Thoughts

This romaine avocado tomato salad is so easy to make. Just prep the fresh ingredients, toss them together in a bowl, and drizzle on the tasty dijon balsamic dressing. In minutes, you’ll have a salad that is made for Summer!

More Salad & Dressing Recipes

• Easy Dijon Balsamic Dressing
• Cauliflower Ranch Pasta Salad
• Raspberry Fluff Salad
• Tuna Pasta Salad

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