Description
This Avocado Cucumber Salad is a fresh, creamy, and refreshing dish tossed in a zesty lime herb dressing with a hint of jalapeño heat. Perfect as a light lunch, healthy side dish, or topping for tacos and grilled meals.
Ingredients
2 medium ripe avocados, cubed
2 cups cucumber, cubed
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeño, finely diced
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Hot sauce, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, diced jalapeño, and sea salt until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Add the cubed avocado and cucumber to the bowl.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Taste and adjust with extra lime juice, salt, or hot sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.
Notes
Use English cucumbers for extra crunch and fewer seeds.
Swap cilantro with dill or basil for a different herbal flavor.
Add sliced red onion, radishes, or cherry tomatoes for extra texture and color.
For a heartier salad, mix in chickpeas or grilled chicken.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to reduce browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
