Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad is crisp, creamy, and full of fresh flavor. With juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and lemon dressing, it's the perfect light side dish.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cucumber Sliced (regular or English cucumber)
- 2 large ripe tomatoes Diced or sliced
- 1 large avocado Diced
- 0.25 cup red onion Thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro Chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley or other fresh herbs Chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Or lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- To taste salt
Optional Additions
- 0.25 cup feta cheese Crumbled
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Optional for extra tang
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber into rounds or half-moons. Dice the tomatoes and avocado. Thinly slice the red onion. Chop the cilantro and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and herbs.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss to coat, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Top with feta cheese or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar if desired. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
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- Calories: 220 kcal
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 12g
- Dietary Fiber: 6g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin A: 500 IU
- Vitamin C: 20mg