Description

Cucumber Avocado Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch. This delightful salad combines crunchy, hydrating cucumbers with creamy avocados, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty lime dressing. It’s quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests or enjoying as a solo snack. Bursting with flavor and nutrients, this salad is sure to become a staple in your warm-weather menu.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups diced cucumbers
1 cup diced ripe avocados (about 2 medium)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash and dry the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. Slice the cucumbers into half-moons and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice into cubes.
Thinly slice the red onion.
In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, avocados, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Gently toss to mix.
Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the salad. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently again.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 130mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley. - You can swap cucumbers for bell peppers or add crumbled feta cheese for extra zest. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.