Description
This Creamy Fresh Cucumber Avocado Salad is a delightful blend of crisp cucumbers and creamy avocados, perfect for any occasion. It’s quick to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 to 1/2 red onion
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh dill, parsley, or cilantro
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. If using English or Persian cucumbers, leave the skin on. For garden cucumbers, peel and scoop out larger seeds. Dice the cucumbers into small, uniform pieces, about ½-inch cubes, and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Finely dice about a quarter or half of the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- Wash and pat dry the chosen fresh herbs. Finely chop them and add to the cucumber and onion mixture.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, a good pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined and slightly emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the cucumber, onion, and herb mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Halve the ripe avocados, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice the avocado into pieces similar in size to the cucumbers and gently add to the bowl.
- Pour the remaining dressing over the avocado and the rest of the salad. Carefully fold everything together, ensuring not to mash the avocado. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Creamy Fresh Cucumber Avocado Salad, Cucumber Salad, Avocado Salad