Description

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad is the perfect summer dish, bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors. This nutritious salad features crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocados, all tossed together with zesty lemon juice and fragrant herbs. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or a quick healthy lunch, it’s both visually appealing and full of wholesome goodness. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a side dish or a light main course that will impress your family and friends!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups diced cucumbers (about 1 large cucumber)
2 cups diced ripe tomatoes (about 2 medium tomatoes)
1 cup diced ripe avocado (about 1 medium avocado)
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare your ingredients: Wash and chop cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocados into bite-sized pieces.
Mix it up: In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, diced avocados, and sliced red onion.
Add fresh herbs: Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the mixture.
Dress it right: Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil; season generously with salt and pepper.
Give it a toss: Gently mix until well combined without mashing the avocado.
Serve & enjoy: Transfer to serving bowls or plates and serve immediately or chill before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added flavor, try incorporating feta cheese or nuts like walnuts for crunch. If you prefer a milder onion flavor, soak the red onion slices in water for about 10 minutes before adding them to the salad.