Description
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for warm days. Bursting with juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumbers, this salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also evokes memories of summer picnics. Quick to prepare, it’s an excellent side or light main course when paired with protein. Serve it at your next barbecue or brunch, and delight your guests with its fresh flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocado into bite-sized pieces; combine them in a large bowl.
- Add the thinly sliced red onion.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad; season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently mix to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added texture, include bell peppers or feta cheese. - To keep avocados fresh longer, add extra lime juice before refrigerating. - This salad can easily be customized to include seasonal vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas.