Description
Crisp cucumber tomato avocado salad delivers Mediterranean freshness with zesty lime and herb notes. Garden-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a light and refreshing experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce:
- 2 cucumbers
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- 0.5 red onion
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash all produce under cool running water to remove any dirt or residue.
- Slice cucumbers into thin, quarter-moon shapes, ensuring uniform thickness for balanced texture.
- Dice tomatoes into bite-sized chunks, removing seeds to prevent excess moisture in the salad.
- Cut avocado into neat cubes, gently tossing with a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Mince red onion into delicate, translucent slivers for a subtle, sharp flavor profile.
- Finely chop parsley and dill, releasing their aromatic oils and enhancing the salad’s freshness.
- Crush garlic clove and mince into tiny fragments to infuse the dressing with intense flavor.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
- Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour prepared dressing over the vegetables, gently tossing to ensure even coating.
- Sprinkle chopped herbs across the salad, distributing evenly for consistent herbal notes.
- Let salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve immediately, ensuring each portion has a vibrant mix of vegetables and herbs.
Notes
- Prep vegetables just before serving to maintain crisp texture and prevent sogginess.
- Keep avocado cubes firm by cutting them last and immediately tossing with lemon juice to prevent oxidation.
- Use ripe but firm produce for the best balance of flavor and structural integrity in the salad.
- Adjust dressing seasoning according to personal taste, adding more lemon or salt as needed for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 134 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg