Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining creamy avocados, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe avocados – Diced for creaminess and healthy fats.
- 2 medium cucumbers – Diced for a refreshing crunch.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes – Halved for sweetness and color.
- 1 small red onion – Finely chopped for a bit of sharpness.
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice – Adds a zesty kick.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil – For a smooth dressing.
- Salt – To taste, enhancing all the flavors.
- Pepper – To taste, adding a hint of spice.
- Fresh cilantro or parsley – Optional garnish for added flavor and color.
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them in half lengthwise, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut each avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice into small cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice and olive oil, then pour over the salad mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then gently mix to combine.
- Transfer to a serving dish or individual bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Choose ripe avocados that yield slightly when pressed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, keeping the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Experiment with different cucumber varieties for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: avocado salad, cucumber salad, healthy salad, easy salad, fresh salad