Cucumber avocado salad with cherry tomatoes
This Cucumber Avocado Salad features crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocados, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. It’s a refreshing and nutritious dish, perfect for any occasion.
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 10 min
Ingredients:
6 cucumbers3 cups cherry tomatoes
2 avocados
1 onion
1 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup olives
1/4 cup olive oil
5 tsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Cucumber avocado salad with cherry tomatoes, olives, and lemon vinaigrette is a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. It combines fresh vegetables, healthy fats from avocados, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette to create a burst of flavors in every bite. This recipe is simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced cooks.
Instructions:
- Cucumbers: Peel the cucumbers if desired, then slice them into thin rounds or half-moons.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Avocados: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, scoop out the flesh, and cut into cubes.
- Onion: Peel and finely chop the onion.
- Parsley: Coarsely chop the fresh parsley.
- Garlic: Mince the garlic clove.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, cubed avocados, chopped onion, chopped parsley, and olives.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with additional parsley or a sprinkle of freshly cracked pepper if desired.
By following these tips and steps, you'll create a delicious and vibrant cucumber avocado salad with cherry tomatoes, olives, and lemon vinaigrette that will impress your family and friends. This refreshing salad is perfect for any meal, and its combination of flavors and textures will keep everyone coming back for more. Enjoy!
Cucumber avocado salad with cherry tomatoes FAQ:
To store leftover cucumber avocado salad, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It's best consumed within 1-2 days due to the avocados browning and affecting the flavor.
Yes, you can prepare the salad ingredients in advance, except for the dressing and avocados. Store them separately and add the dressing just before serving to keep everything fresh.
If you don’t like olives, you can substitute them with capers or leave them out entirely. Feta cheese is also a great addition for a salty flavor.
You can adjust the lemon vinaigrette by adding more lemon juice for tang, or a touch of honey for sweetness. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper to your liking.
For this salad, use ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure. They should be creamy and easy to cube without browning too quickly.
Tips:
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to ensure they hold their shape in the salad.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and nutritional value.
- To prevent the avocados from browning, add the lemon vinaigrette to them immediately after cutting.
- Chop the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and onions into bite-sized pieces for easy eating.
- Allow the salad to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Nutrition per serving
4 ServingsCalories 260kcal
Protein 6g
Carbohydrates 27g
Fiber 11g
Sugar 10g
Fat 30g
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