Description
A fresh and vibrant Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad that combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocados, and zesty red onion tossed in a light lemon and olive oil dressing. This quick and easy salad is perfect for a healthy side dish or light meal, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 medium English cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 ripe Hass avocados (diced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash Vegetables: Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water to ensure they are clean and free of any dirt or residues.
- Slice Cucumbers: Thinly slice the cucumbers about 1/4 inch thick to create crisp, bite-sized pieces perfect for the salad texture.
- Prepare Tomatoes: Halve the cherry tomatoes to release their juices and enhance the salad’s freshness.
- Dice Avocados: Cut the ripe avocados in half, remove the pit, score the flesh in a grid pattern inside the skin, and scoop out the diced pieces with a spoon.
- Slice Red Onion: Thinly slice the red onion to add a sharp, slightly sweet bite without overpowering the other ingredients.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss together the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and sliced red onion.
- Add Cilantro: Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the salad to add a burst of herbal freshness.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice until well combined to create a light and tangy dressing.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to ensure all components are evenly coated.
- Season: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting to your preference.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for a fresh taste or chill it for 15-30 minutes to enhance flavors and enjoy it cool.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Chilling the salad briefly before serving allows the flavors to meld together better.
- Feel free to add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh, as avocado may brown if stored too long.
- Substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a slightly different citrus note.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
