Description
A refreshing and creamy cucumber-avocado salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe avocados, tangy lime dressing, and fresh cilantro. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack, this salad combines vibrant flavors and textures for a naturally gluten-free and vegetarian delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 large cucumbers (about 1 pound)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash vegetables: Thoroughly rinse the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes under cold running water to remove any dirt or residues.
- Slice cucumbers: Cut each cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice into half-moon shapes approximately 1/2 inch thick to ensure a nice crunch in the salad.
- Prepare avocados: Halve the avocados and carefully remove the pits. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh, then dice into bite-sized pieces for a creamy texture.
- Combine salad base: In a large mixing bowl, gently mix the sliced cucumbers, diced avocados, finely chopped red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified to create a tangy and smooth dressing.
- Toss salad: Pour the dressing evenly over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
- Add cilantro: Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro on top and toss lightly again to incorporate its fresh herbal flavor into the salad.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the best flavor and maintain the crisp, fresh textures of the ingredients.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe but firm avocados to avoid a mushy texture.
- Feel free to add a sprinkle of chili flakes or diced jalapeño for a spicy kick.
- This salad is best served fresh; avocado may brown if left too long.
- You can substitute lime juice with lemon juice if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and add extra lime juice before serving to refresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber avocado salad, fresh salad, lime dressing, gluten free salad, vegetarian side dish