Description
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. Combining juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and creamy avocados, this salad is drizzled with zesty lime dressing for a burst of flavor. It’s not just a salad; it’s an experience that enhances any meal or occasion. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this salad is sure to impress your guests while delighting your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers (sliced)
- 2 cups tomatoes (diced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes; slice cucumbers into half-moons and dice tomatoes.
- Cut avocados in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice.
- Soak sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, diced avocado, soaked onions, and cilantro.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad; toss gently to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15-30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg