Bright, fresh, and easy, this Kiwi Avocado and Tomato Salad recipe is topped with a simple, sweet, and tangy kiwi fruit dressing. Gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free.
I have to admit that kiwi is one fruit I often forget about. It’s funny fuzzy peel and it’s bright green fruit is kind of hard to miss, but somehow, it doesn’t seem to make it into my grocery cart as often as it should.
Kiwi fruit are bursting with good stuff. High in fiber and loaded with over 270 percent of your daily allowance of Vitamin C, they offer healthy amounts of Vitamin E, K, and folate, not to mention more potassium than a banana.
When traveling earlier this summer, I had a salad that was loaded with kiwi, tomatoes, and avocado. It had this wonderful kiwi dressing that I have not stopped thinking about, and I was excited to recreate it. Kiwi makes for a sweet, tangy, and creamy dressing. What can’t they do?!
Luckily, the dressing recipe here makes extra so that you can enjoy it for days afterward.
Want more dressing inspiration? Check out this raspberry vinaigrette!
Kiwi Avocado and Tomato Salad with Kiwi Dressing
Ingredients
Kiwi Dressing
- 4 kiwi peeled and quartered
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Salad
- 4-6 cups mixed greens
- 2 avocados sliced
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 1-2 kiwi peeled, sliced, and quartered
- 1/4 cup pepitas
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
To Make Dressing
- Place all dressing ingredients into a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Dressing recipe will make extra for future salads.
Kiwi Avocado and Tomato Salad
- Place mixed greens, avocados, tomatoes, kiwi, and pepitas into a large serving bowl or into 4 individual bowls. Top with desired amount of dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Mimi says
Beautiful! I love the dressing!
Tessa says
Thank you, Mimi! Kiwis make a surprising creamy dressing – it’s becoming a favorite here. :)
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
What a great combination for a salad Tessa. And I love that kiwi dressing!
betty says
Ooh. I actually don’t even remember the last time I had a kiwi in the states!!! But I LOVE them, especially when they’re ripe and super soft – thank you for reminding me of this lovely fruit. This salad combination sounds amazing – I can just imagine the textures of the kiwi and avocado, juicy crisp tomatoes together in a delicious bowl.
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
I love getting inspiration for new combos while traveling. We went away in June, and when I got home I planned out my editorial calendar way into the fall with all the ideas that I had been inspired by. This is such an unusual combo for a salad, I can see why it spoke to you.
christiann koepke says
Yes please!!! And wow, kiwi and avocado — what a super fun combo!!! -CK
Amanda Paa says
I’ve never thought of putting kiwi in a dressing! It’s one of my favorite fruits. Love the idea of bringing this colorful salad to a picnic!
Deryn | Running on Real Food says
Yum!! I’ve never thought of a kiwi dressing, it sounds amazing! The salad looks so fresh and delish, especially with that avocado. I love getting recipes ideas when I’m travelling…you always find something new and fun!
Tessa says
Me too – getting ideas while traveling is starting to become as fun as traveling itself! :) Thanks so much, Deryn!