Description
This Cucumber Avocado Salad combines fresh cucumbers, creamy avocados, and zesty dressing for a quick, healthy dish perfect for lunch or dinner. It’s a delightful and nutritious choice for anyone looking for easy, homemade meal options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sliced Persian cucumbers
- 3 avocados, diced
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in water for 10 minutes
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the sliced cucumbers, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and soaked red onion in a large bowl.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are well combined.
- Serve the salad immediately and enjoy.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for a short time.
Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cumin or crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg