Recipe Directions
- 1. Chop your carrots and tomato into small, bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl.
- 2. Cut the avocado in half. Carefully remove avocado pit. Scoop avocado meat out with a spoon. Chop avocado meat into small chunks. Add avocado to bowl.
- 3. Softly stir up all ingredients using a spoon. The avocado (and tomato seeds/juice) will coat everything and create their own dressing.
- 4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and eat immediately.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian This incredibly simple recipe is a perfect option for your on-the-go lifestyle. With only 3 ingredients, the avocado acts as its own dressing and this can be whipped up in a flash, even at work! This recipe does not keep well, so it should be made a few minutes before eating.
If have have access to a lunchroom at work, simply bring these easy-to-pack ingredients with you, and make this recipe there. Just chop, stir and enjoy. It’s so simple, and it will make you feel amazing.
Lunch Grocery List:
2 large carrots
1 medium tomato
1 avocado (nicely soft but not over-ripe)
...and 2 oranges for dessert!
Since I am renowned for my simple, satisfying recipes I feel negligent for not having shared this with you earlier. But better late than never, right? This is my go-to meal to take with me to work for lunch when I am in a rush. I know it sounds like it's very boring and not really a "recipe," but this meal is a big part of my life so I feel like it's my duty to share it with you!
Warning: Do not make this raw salad in advance! It'll get all smooshy and yucky if you do that. Instead, just grab a large carrot, a nice tomato and a fresh, perfectly ripe avocado and take them with you to work. Then, in your lunchroom or work kitchen just grab a knife and prepare while you're there. It's super fast to make and surprisingly tasty! Seriously.
Obviously, this is a perfectly fine meal to eat at home too, but I never really eat it at home because when I'm at home I'll make something a bit more exciting, like one of these recipes. :)
I know this sounds boring but trust me. It's a very nice flavor combo -- as long as your avocado is perfect and not overripe or under-ripe.
And there you have it, my secret raw lunch idea that I actually eat all the time, like, at least twice a week! (PS: I usually eat two oranges for dessert after lunch.)
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Calories, Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is low in Fat.
- This recipe is a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, and Riboflavin.
Amounts per 290 g (10 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 | 8 % |
| Protein | 4 g | 8 % |
| Fat | 12 g | 15 % |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g | 6 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 10 g | 31 % |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 5 % |
| Iron | 0.85 mg | 7 % |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4 % |
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The Rawtarian
Dec 11, 2012
Now Mary, THAT is how those 20% off coupons should be used!! Way to go and enjoy your VM :) Keep us posted on what you make and how they turn out in your VM!
Maggie
Sep 04, 2012
Tried this salad for lunch today, very tasty. Thanks for making it easy & fast. I love quick & easy meals.
The Rawtarian
Sep 07, 2012
Can't get much easier than this! Simple and fills the hole :)
Nurit Bacharach
Aug 19, 2012
I am so excited to have found your site. I am approximately 90% percent raw as of today and I love the recipes and the possibilities you provide for delicious food. Good health and weight loss are my concerns and it really works.
Thanks and looking forward to making many of your recipes.
Keep them coming!
Nurit
The Rawtarian
Aug 20, 2012
My pleasure Nurit. Glad to have you here.
Christine
Apr 16, 2012
Wow that was so simple but delicious!!! This is going to become a regular lunch.. thanks so much!
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2012
My pleasure Christine
Robinotl
Apr 04, 2012
This is really good! It's all ingredients I would eat as part of a sald (with lettuce), but never thought of just eating it on it's own. I've made this for myself twice in 3 days. It's simple and delicious. Quick easy light meal. I'm eating this now as I write! :^)
The Rawtarian
Apr 05, 2012
Hi Robinotl,
I am glad you like it! It's super easy and quick - great on the go.
Thanks for being here :)
The Rawtarian
Aug 20, 2012
Jeez, what is with my bolding?
sejal
Dec 13, 2011
sounds quite easy and handy one. what would you replace avocado with?
The Rawtarian
Dec 26, 2011
The avocado is integral, but perhaps you are unable to get in India. Is that so?
sejal
Mar 06, 2012
that's true.. it's not easily available in india (and if at all some places keep them, they are extremely costly).
The Rawtarian
Aug 20, 2012
Avocados are quite expensive here too - usually around $1.50 per avocado in Canadian dollars
Shanay
Nov 18, 2011
Hi Laura!
I love this extremely easy lunch!! I adopted immediately! It is so good! I love the flavor and consistence!
Thank you so much for your dedicated work on this web site!
Cheers!
Shanay
The Rawtarian
Nov 19, 2011
I am glad that you liked it Shanay! It is very very easy, isn't it? I eat it twice a week when I have to go into the office to work. It's so quick to prepare in the mornings, I just grab the avo, tom and peel a carrot or two and I am ready to go! then I chop at work.
Laura
Sep 30, 2011
Love it! Avocados practically create their own dressing, don't they? I like to squeeze some fresh lime juice in there too and the result is amazing. The avocado, tomato juices, and lime juice, along with some Himalayan salt create the most amazing dressing that is delicious tossed with any other combination of vegetables and greens. Yum yum! I've been raw for over 2 years now and am still amazed by what you can create just by chopping or slicing a certain way or combining certain foods together before combining with other foods. Does that make any sense? LOL. Thanks for your fantastic blog, I'm definitely going to try some of your recipes. ♥
The Rawtarian
Oct 03, 2011
Hi Laura,
Yum, I like the addition of the squirt of lime. It reminds me of a Mexican fiesta, probably good with some fresh corn chopped in too, I am sure.
Jenna
Sep 29, 2011
Wow that was SO tasty! Thank you for the recipe, it was perfect! So simple and satisfying :D
The Rawtarian
Sep 30, 2011
Glad you liked :) It is easy that's for sure
Dylan
Aug 18, 2011
I tried this recipe and found it to be really tasty! I added some spicy peppers from the garden also. I may try cucumber or onions in place of the carrot for some reason I wasn't really feeling the carrots. This recipe is ingenious, normally with salads I use sea salt and lemon juice as my dressing, but the avocado and tomato dressing was just perfect!
The Rawtarian
Aug 18, 2011
Glad you liked it, Dylan. Your additions sound tasty, especially the onion. :)
Jennifer
Aug 14, 2011
Yum! Love dishes with only a few delicious ingredients. I can't wait to try this!
The Rawtarian
Aug 15, 2011
If you do try let me know what you think, beautiful Jennifer.
Majeeda
Aug 08, 2011
Sounds simply and yummy, my favorite combination. I'm going to try this today!
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