American · Side · Easy
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
0.0 (0 ratings)- Total
- 15 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 155
Cool cucumber, ripe tomatoes and creamy avocado catch a lime dressing, with thin red onion slices adding a clean, sharp crunch.
A light toss keeps Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad chunky, with distinct pieces rather than mashed avocado coating the bowl. Lime juice brightens the vegetables while olive oil carries the cilantro through each spoonful.
Use an avocado that yields slightly but still slices cleanly. Cut the tomatoes just before mixing, and salt at the end so their juices do not flood the dressing.
Method
Whisk lime juice and olive oil in a large bowl. Add English cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and cilantro and toss gently.
Fold in avocado using a wide spoon so the cubes stay intact. Season with salt and black pepper immediately before serving.
Transfer to a shallow serving bowl, spooning a little of the accumulated dressing over the top.
Forkue tips
- Remove the watery seed core from a standard garden cucumber; an English cucumber can go in whole.
Storing and reheating
Best eaten just after mixing. Refrigerate leftovers for 1 day; the avocado may darken and the tomatoes soften. For advance prep, keep avocado and dressing separate.
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Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad: FAQ
Can I make it without cilantro?
Yes. Flat-leaf parsley or fresh dill changes the aroma while keeping the salad bright and fresh.
How do I keep the avocado in chunks?
Choose fruit that is ripe but firm, cut it last and fold it in after the other vegetables are dressed. Repeated stirring breaks it down.
How do I store and reheat Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad?
Best eaten just after mixing. Refrigerate leftovers for 1 day; the avocado may darken and the tomatoes soften. For advance prep, keep avocado and dressing separate.
How long does Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad take?
About 15 min in total: 15 min prep and 0 min cooking.
What do I need to make Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad?
The key ingredients are english cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, lime juice and cilantro, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad?
Remove the watery seed core from a standard garden cucumber; an English cucumber can go in whole.
