Description
This Zesty Avocado Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and light dish perfect for hot summer days. Combining creamy ripe avocados, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy lemon juice, this salad offers a delicious balance of flavors and textures. It’s quick to prepare, healthy, and ideal as a side or a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 Ripe Avocados (Choose ones that yield slightly to pressure)
- 2 Cucumbers (English cucumbers are preferred)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (Opt for the ripest for max flavor)
- 1 Red Onion (Finely chopped)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed is ideal)
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (Extra virgin for the best quality)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients to ensure freshness and quality, especially ripe avocados and ripe cherry tomatoes.
- Dice Avocados and Cucumbers: Cut the ripe avocados and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces for easy eating and mixing.
- Prepare Tomatoes and Onion: Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the red onion, then add these to a mixing bowl.
- Add Lemon Juice: Drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice over the combined vegetables to add tang and prevent avocado browning.
- Add Olive Oil and Mix: Gently drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad and fold all the ingredients together carefully to maintain texture.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, toss lightly again, and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushiness.
- English cucumbers have fewer seeds and thinner skin, making them ideal for salads.
- Serve immediately to prevent avocado from browning.
- Can add fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for extra flavor.
- Perfect as a side dish or light snack on a hot day.
