Description
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad bursting with fresh flavors, featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocados, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a healthy side dish or light meal, this salad is quick to prepare, naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a large bowl, add the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocados, and thinly sliced red onion to prepare the salad base.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well blended to create a zesty dressing.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss all ingredients together, ensuring even coating without mashing the avocado.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the salad and serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors and prevent the avocado from browning.
Notes
- For added protein, add cooked chickpeas or grilled chicken to the salad.
- Substitute lime juice for lemon juice to vary the citrus flavor.
- Best served fresh to avoid browning of avocado; refrigerate if not serving immediately.
