Description
This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad is light, refreshing, and nutrient-dense, perfect for any occasion. It combines fresh vegetables with a simple olive oil and lemon dressing, making it a healthy and delicious option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 English cucumber, sliced
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt (or 3/4 tsp table salt)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Start by washing all vegetables thoroughly.
- Chop the Roma tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons, leaving the skin on for added texture.
- Dice the avocados and sprinkle them with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and onion.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice to form the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients.
- Season with sea salt, black pepper, and freshly chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of chili flakes or crumbled feta cheese on top. This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: ~200 calories
- Sugar: ~4g (from tomatoes, onion, and cucumber)
- Sodium: ~300mg
- Fat: ~18g
- Saturated Fat: ~2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~12g
- Fiber: ~7g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad, Healthy Salad, Fresh Salad, Vegan Salad, Gluten-Free Salad