Description
Avocado Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings. Featuring creamy avocados, crisp cucumbers, and zesty lime, this salad brings a delightful crunch and bright flavor to your table. Made in just 15 minutes, it’s an impressive side that pairs beautifully with any meal or stands alone as a light lunch. Enjoy this healthy, satisfying treat that will leave your guests wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 cups English cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Dice the cucumbers and avocados into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine avocados, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine without mashing the avocados.
- Serve immediately or chill for about an hour for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in crumbled feta cheese or diced bell peppers. - To keep leftovers fresh longer, store the dressing separately until ready to serve.