Description
Enjoy a burst of summer flavors with this vibrant cucumber tomato avocado salad! Perfect for barbecues, pool parties, or light lunches, this refreshing dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocados for a delightful crunch. Quick to prepare and nutritious, it can easily be customized to suit your taste preferences. Impress your guests with this eye-catching and delicious salad that celebrates fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- Dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh with a spoon, and dice it.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil. Pour over the salad and toss gently again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - To prevent browning, add avocados just before serving. - Customize with feta cheese or chickpeas for added flavor and protein. - For a zesty twist, substitute lime juice with lemon juice.