Cucumber Avocado Salad: A Refreshing Delight for Everyone
A cooling salad combining crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and fresh herbs in a tangy lime dressing. Light yet satisfying, perfect for hot weather!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: California-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or dill, chopped
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or agave
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables: Combine cucumbers, avocado, red onion, tomatoes, and herbs in large bowl.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss Gently: Pour dressing over salad and toss carefully to coat without mashing avocado.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 15 minutes to let flavors meld (optional).
- Serve: Garnish with extra herbs and lime wedges.
Notes
- Prep tip: Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning
- Make ahead: Prep dressing and chop veggies separately, combine last minute
- Variations: Add crumbled feta, grilled corn, or chickpeas for protein
- Storage: Best eaten fresh but keeps refrigerated 1 day (avocado will darken)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/cucumber-avocado-salad/
