Description
This Easy Cucumber Avocado Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a quick side or light meal. The combination of crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocados, and zesty dressing creates a delightful salad that’s great for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 large cucumbers (diced)
Avocados:
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
Red Onion:
- 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
Lemon Juice:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Olive Oil:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped)
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cucumbers, avocados, and red onion.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
- Season: Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Toss: Gently mix everything together without mashing the avocados.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with garlic powder or red pepper flakes.
- Variations: Consider adding cherry tomatoes or feta cheese.
- Preparation Tip: If making ahead, add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
