Description
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into half moons
- 4 roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 large ripe avocados, pitted and diced into medium chunks
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, large stems removed
- 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
1. Begin by slicing the cucumber into half moons. Chop the roma tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the red onion.
2. Next, peel the avocados, remove the pits, and dice them into medium chunks. It’s essential to add lemon juice immediately to prevent browning.
3. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro, ensuring that large stems are removed for a more pleasant eating experience.
4. In a large mixing bowl, place all the prepped ingredients. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add a drizzle of olive oil.
5. Gently toss the salad using a spatula to incorporate everything without mashing the avocado. Allow the salad to sit for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
To elevate your Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad, consider adding other ingredients like bell peppers, corn, or crumbled feta cheese for an added burst of flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container. If mixing in avocado, consider separating it to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg