Description
This refreshing Cucumbers Tomatoes Avocado Salad is a delightful blend of fresh vegetables and creamy avocado, tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect for a light meal or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 cups chopped cucumber (peeled or unpeeled)
Tomatoes:
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
Avocado:
- 1 large ripe avocado (diced)
Others:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, red onion, and herbs.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Add feta cheese or chickpeas for extra protein.
- To prevent the avocado from browning, add the lemon juice directly to the avocado before mixing it into the salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
