Description
A refreshing and healthy cucumber avocado salad perfect for summer. Light, crisp, and full of flavor, this dish is quick to make and pairs well with grilled meats or as a standalone side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Wash and dice the cucumbers.
- Cut the avocado into cubes.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, avocado, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro.
- Toss gently to mix all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes.
- Use lime juice instead of lemon for a different twist.
- Best served fresh; avocados may brown if stored too long.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber avocado salad, summer salad, healthy side dish, vegetarian salad