Description
Refresh your summer meals with this vibrant Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad. Bursting with the flavors of crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this salad is a delightful combination of textures. Tossed in a zesty lime dressing, it’s perfect as a side dish for barbecues or a light main course on warm days. Easy to prepare and full of fresh ingredients, this dish will become a staple at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cucumber (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (about 1 pint)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cube the avocado.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the mixture. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil; toss gently to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss again carefully to ensure even coating.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg