Description
Cucumber Avocado Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for hot summer days. This easy-to-make salad combines creamy avocado with crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty lemon dressing for a burst of flavor in every bite. Ideal as a side dish or light meal, it’s a crowd-pleaser at picnics, barbecues, and casual gatherings. Whip it up in just minutes and enjoy the delightful taste of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 large English cucumber (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly and chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the avocados, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and cut into chunks.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumbers, avocado pieces, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Pour over salad mixture and toss gently again.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like cilantro or dill. - Substitute feta cheese for an extra layer of creaminess. - To prevent avocados from browning, drizzle with additional lime juice before serving.