Balsamic Dressing: Tomato Avocado Cucumber and Goat Cheese Salad
This cucumber tomato avocado salad is a satisfying and simple salad made with fresh veggies, crumbled goat cheese and a mustard balsamic dressing.
This salad has been in our regular salad rotation for years now. Not only is it satisfying and flavorful, but also every time that we make it, we are asked for the recipe.
It is full of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and avocado. We love how simple this salad is to customize as well. You can add whatever veggies you have on hand and you can also add some grilled chicken, hard boiled eggs, or chickpeas for extra protein.
If you love recipes with tomatoes, try this Cherry Tomato Sauce with Garlic, our Fast and Simple Tomato Soup, or our Oven Baked Basil Tomato Salmon in Foil recipes.
Also check out this tomato salad, a French inspired simple salad with tons of flavor.
What makes this recipe great
- This salad comes together easily and quickly.
- It is made of fresh satisfying ingredients.
- It has lots of flavor and can be used as a side salad or main salad.
- The balsamic mustard dressing is satisfying!
Recipe ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes– any small tomato works, such as San Marzano or various types of cherry tomatoes.
- Cucumber– we prefer English cucumbers but feel free to us an American cucumber.
- Avocado– make sure your avocados are ripe.
- Goat cheese– you can buy it already crumbled or crumble it yourself.
- Olive oil– use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
- Balsamic vinegar– this adds the main flavor to the dressing.
- Dried basil and oregano– this seasons the dressing and the whole salad.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Additions/ Substitutions
- You could add diced bell pepper.
- You could add diced onion.
- Instead of goat cheese, you can use feta or mozzarella balls.
- Instead of dried basil and oregano, you can use fresh basil and fresh oregano.
- If you are interested in only cucumbers, try this cucumber salad by Seasonal Cravings.
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Slice the tomatoes in half. Slice and quarter the cucumbers. Place both in a large bowl.
Step 2
Step 2: Make the balsamic dressing by mixing the olive oil, mustard, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt and pepper together.
Step 3
Step 3: Pour some of the dressing on top of the tomatoes and cucumbers and mix.
Step 4
Step 4: Add diced avocado and crumbled goat cheese and mix.
Recipe FAQs
What protein can be added to this salad?You can add chickpeas, beans, grilled chicken, or hard boiled eggs to add more protein.
How do you store this salad?Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Can you use a different dressing?Yes, feel free to use a simple vinaigrette or another vinegar based dressing.
Prep 15 minutesTotal 15 minutesMakes 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber, sliced and quartered
- 2 avocados, diced
- 2.5 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 7 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Method
- Cut tomatoes in half, slice and quarter cucumbers, and place them in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, make the dressing. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, dried oregano and dried basil. Mix well until the mixture thickens.
- Pour about 3/4 of the dressing on top of the tomatoes and cucumbers and mix.
- Add the diced avocado and crumbled goat cheese on top of the tomatoes and cucumbers. Mix and serve.
Notes
- You could add diced bell pepper.
- You could add diced onion.
- Instead of goat cheese, you can use feta or mozzarella balls.
- Instead of dried basil and oregano, you can use fresh basil and fresh oregano.
