Description
Refreshing cucumber tomato avocado salad merges Mediterranean flavors with crisp ingredients. Zesty lime dressing and fresh herbs create a light, nutritious dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 cups (473 ml / 16 oz) cucumber, diced
- 2 cups (473 ml / 16 oz) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup (59 ml / 2 oz) red onion, finely sliced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml / 1 fl oz) fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsps (30 ml / 1 fl oz) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice (or lime juice)
- 1 tsp (5 ml / 0.17 fl oz) red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Vegetable Preparation: Dice cucumber into uniform cubes, halve ripe tomatoes, and cube creamy avocado into consistent bite-sized pieces, maintaining precision and aesthetic appeal.
- Seasoning Integration: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a separate small bowl, creating a zesty vinaigrette that will enhance the fresh vegetable ensemble.
- Salad Assembly: Gently combine prepared vegetables with thinly sliced red onion and freshly chopped herbs, ensuring delicate mixing to preserve the structural integrity of each ingredient.
- Flavor Infusion: Pour prepared vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture, tossing thoroughly but tenderly to coat each component with the bright, tangy dressing without crushing the delicate produce.
- Final Touch: Allow salad to rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature, enabling flavors to meld and vegetables to absorb the vibrant dressing, then serve immediately for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Slice with Precision: Use a sharp knife to cut vegetables into uniform, equal-sized pieces for consistent texture and professional presentation.
- Prevent Browning: Add diced avocado last and toss gently to minimize oxidation, maintaining its vibrant green color and creamy texture.
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate the salad for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow herbs and onion to infuse their flavors into the vegetables.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap red onion for green onions if you prefer milder flavor, or add protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg