Fresh cucumber avocado salad with cherry tomatoes
Refresh your palate with this vibrant cucumber avocado salad featuring crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red pepper. Tossed in tangy lemon juice, this easy-to-make, nutrient-packed dish is perfect for any meal.
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 5 min
Ingredients:
1 cup lettuce8 cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup cucumber
1 avocado
3 slices red pepper
1.50 tbsp lemon juice
Fresh cucumber avocado salad with cherry tomatoes and red pepper is a refreshing and nutritious dish, perfect for a light lunch or a colorful side at dinner. This simple recipe combines crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, and sweet red pepper, all drizzled with tangy lemon juice. It's a delightful, healthy option that's quick and easy to prepare.
Instructions:
- Lettuce: Rinse the lettuce under cold water, pat dry, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Rinse the cherry tomatoes and halve them.
- Cucumber: Rinse the cucumber, peel if desired, and cut into quarter slices to fill 1/4 cup.
- Avocado: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Red Pepper: Rinse the red pepper and cut into thin slices.
- In a large salad bowl, add the chopped lettuce.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, quartered cucumber slices, diced avocado, and red pepper slices on top of the lettuce.
- Drizzle 1.50 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice over the salad. This will add a refreshing tang and help keep the avocado from browning.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together to coat evenly with lemon juice.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Tips:
- For the best results, choose ripe but firm avocados to ensure a creamy texture that holds up well in the salad.
- Feel free to add other fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to enhance the flavor profile of the salad.
- If you prefer a bit more crunch, consider adding some chopped nuts or seeds, such as almonds or sunflower seeds.
- To prevent the avocado from browning, prepare it last and mix it immediately with lemon juice.
- Serve the salad chilled for the most refreshing experience, especially on warm days.
This Fresh cucumber avocado salad with cherry tomatoes and red pepper is not only appealing to the eye but also packed with flavors and nutrients. The simplicity of its preparation makes it an ideal choice for those busy days when you need a healthy meal fast. Enjoy it on its own, or pair it with your favorite protein for a more substantial dish. Stay refreshed with every bite!
Nutrition per serving
1 ServingsCalories 370kcal
Protein 6g
Carbohydrates 27g
Fiber 16g
Sugar 7g
Fat 30g
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