Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad combining fresh Roma tomatoes, crisp English cucumber, creamy avocado, and zesty lemon juice, brought together with fragrant cilantro and a touch of olive oil. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack, this no-cook salad takes only 15 minutes to prepare and serves 4.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 lb Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 English cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 avocados, diced
Fresh Herbs
- 1/4 cup cilantro (about 1/2 bunch), chopped
Dressing and Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon)
- 1 tsp sea salt or 3/4 tsp table salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Chop the Roma tomatoes, slice the English cucumber and red onion, dice the avocados, and chop the cilantro. Place all these prepared ingredients into a large salad bowl.
- Add dressing: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice over the vegetables in the bowl. Gently toss the mixture to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Season and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sea salt (or 3/4 teaspoon table salt) and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper over the salad. Toss gently one last time to incorporate the seasoning, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent them from becoming mushy in the salad.
- For a different flavor profile, you can substitute cilantro with fresh parsley or basil.
- Serve the salad immediately after assembling to enjoy the fresh textures and prevent avocado browning.
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving, but avoid longer storage to maintain freshness.
- A squeeze of extra lemon juice can help slow down the browning of avocados if prepping in advance.
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