Cucumber avocado salad with cherry tomatoes, olives and lemon vinaigrette
Enjoy a refreshing cucumber avocado salad bursting with flavor! This easy-to-make dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocados, and tangy olives, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette with fresh parsley and a hint of garlic. Perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish!
- 02 Apr 2024
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 4 Servings
- 11 Ingredients
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.
Ingredients:
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.
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.
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!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 580 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 260kcal | 10% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 6g | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 27g | 8% |
| Fiber 11g | 28% |
| Sugar 10g | 10% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 30g | 36% |
| Saturated 4.58g | 15% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 140ug | 15% |
| Choline 45mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 0.21mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 0.27mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 2.93mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 0.52mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B9 150ug | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 60mg | 64% |
| Vitamin E 3.17mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K 330ug | 272% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 110mg | 9% |
| Copper, Cu 0.46mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 3.77mg | 34% |
| Magnesium, Mg 90mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus, P 170mg | 13% |
| Potassium, K 1320mg | 39% |
| Selenium, Se 1.56ug | 3% |
| Sodium, Na 730mg | 49% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.68mg | 15% |
| Water | |
| Water 510g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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