TOMATO, AVOCADO, AND RED ONION SALAD

Tomato, Avocado, and Red Onion Salad image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ripe tomatoes, cored
2 ripe avocados
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 very small red onion, peeled, sliced paper-thin and separated into rings
balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
fruity olive oil
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Cut the tomatoes crosswise into ½ inch slices; set aside.
Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pits, and peel.
Cut the avocado halves lengthwise into thin slices.
Sprinkle lemon juice over the avocado pieces to prevent discoloration.
Arrange tomatoes so they just overlap along the bottom edge of individual salad plates or a platter.
Place the avocado slices in a fan shape above the tomatoes.
Sprinkle the onion rings on top of the tomato slices.
Lightly sprinkle vinegar and oil to taste over the vegetables.
Grind fresh black pepper over the whole salad.