Description
Refreshing cucumber tomato avocado salad brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with crisp vegetables and zesty dressing. Herb-infused ingredients create a light, cool summer meal perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 2 cups (473 ml) cucumber, diced
- 2 cups (473 ml) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- ¼ cup (59 ml) red onion, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (or lime juice)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Seasoning:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare fresh vegetables by cutting cucumber into uniform cubes, halving ripe tomatoes, and carefully dicing creamy avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- Transfer the chopped ingredients into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring gentle handling to prevent bruising or mashing the delicate produce.
- Incorporate thinly sliced crimson onion and finely minced fragrant herbs, distributing them evenly throughout the vegetable medley.
Notes
- Keep avocado dicing for last to prevent browning, as it oxidizes quickly when exposed to air.
- Use ripe but firm avocados for the best texture and prevent mushiness in the salad.
- Chill ingredients beforehand for a refreshing summer side dish that stays crisp and cool.
- Serve immediately after mixing to maintain the vibrant colors and fresh crunch of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg