Cucumber Avocado Salad – A quick and easy cucumber avocado salad recipe with the most delicious lime dressing! One bowl of this avocado cucumber salad is a refreshing lunch or light dinner if you’re trying to keep things on the lighter side. This cucumber avocado salad will disappear so fast and you’ll wish there was more of it. Vegan and vegetarian approved! Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the cucumber avocado salad
- 2 seedless cucumbers, sliced
- 2 avocados, diced
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 1/3 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
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Directions
1. To make the avocado cucumber salad: Combine all of the salad ingredients together in a salad bowl.
2. In a small mason jar, mix together the dressing ingredients to combine well, and pour over the avocado cucumber salad. Season with extra salt, if desired. Serve the avocado cucumber salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator until serving. Enjoy!
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Tips for the avocado cucumber salad recipe
This cucumber avocado salad recipe can be made in less than 10 minutes, it really doesn’t take much doing to prepare a fresh batch. Here are few tips to make the best avocado cucumber salad ever!
- Top the cucumber avocado salad with any protein, or enjoy with Tacos, fajitas, etc. to make a full meal.
- Do not overly toss the avocado cucumber salad because of the avocado, unless you want to get the texture of guacamole!
How to choose avocado?
Look for an avocado that is firm yet gives a little when gently squeezed. If the avocado is hard, it’s not ready to eat yet so keep it for another recipe. You can ripen your avocados on the counter for about 2-4 days, depending on the room temperature. You can keep your unripened avocados until you are ready to ripen them.
How and how long to keep the cucumber avocado salad leftovers?
This cucumber avocado salad recipe will keep well for 3 to 4 days stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Note that avocado will eventually turn brown after a day or two.
More cucumber and avocado salad recipes
- Cucumber Avocado Salsa with Strawberries
- Salmon Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Cucumber
- Healthy Cucumber Salad with Tomato, Avocado
- Avocado Salad with Tomato, Eggs, and Cucumber
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Leave a Reply
Kayla
2024-09-16 06:45:42
Followed this recipe to a T and loved it! Will continue making
Dan
2021-08-23 07:16:00
This looks wonderful. The only alteration I may make is to use 1/2 lime juice and 1/2 apple cider vinegar because I really enjoy the pickled taste. I suggest using a Dominican avocado if available at your local market because it's bigger and easier to cut pieces.
