Avo and Cucumber Salad – Refreshing and Healthy Recipe
A light and refreshing avocado and cucumber salad, packed with creamy textures, crisp freshness, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a healthy meal or side dish!
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Serving Bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 ripe avocados diced into small chunks
- 1 large cucumber chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp sea salt to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
For Garnishing (Optional)
- 0.25 cup feta cheese crumbled, optional
- 1 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds for crunch, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the cucumber, dicing the avocados, and slicing the red onion. Chop fresh cilantro for garnish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced avocado, chopped cucumber, sliced red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with crumbled feta or sunflower seeds if desired, and serve immediately.
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Notes
To keep the avocado from browning, add extra lemon juice or cover with plastic wrap directly touching the salad. Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
