Description
Cucumber Avocado Salad is a refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This vibrant and easy-to-make salad combines crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocados, and the zesty brightness of lime juice, making it the perfect accompaniment for barbecues or light lunches. With its colorful presentation and delicious flavor profile, it’s sure to impress your guests while providing a burst of freshness on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup avocado, cubed (about 1 large avocado)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and cherry tomatoes under cold water. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Halve the avocado, remove the pit, scoop out flesh with a spoon, and cut into cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, avocado cubes, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Squeeze lime juice over the salad and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy immediately or chill briefly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg