Description
This Fresh Cucumber Avocado Salad is a crisp and creamy summer delight, combining refreshing cucumbers with rich avocados, zesty lemon, and fresh herbs. Perfect for BBQs, light lunches, or as a healthy side dish, it’s gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and packed with nutrients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by washing and thinly slicing them. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Dice the avocados into bite-sized pieces and gently add them to the bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Sprinkle chopped red onion, cilantro, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss lightly and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushiness.
- Chill cucumbers before slicing for extra crispness.
- Squeeze lemon juice over avocados to prevent browning.
- Add cherry tomatoes or feta cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber avocado salad, healthy salad, summer salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad, quick salad, easy salad recipe