Description
A quick and refreshing Cucumber Avocado Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing. This gluten-free salad is perfect as a light side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers, sliced
- 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and sliced
- 2 stalks green onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 dash black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium salad bowl, gently mix together the sliced English cucumbers, pitted and sliced avocado, and chopped green onions.
- Drizzle the fresh lime juice and extra virgin olive oil over the salad.
- Season the salad with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Carefully toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated, being gentle to maintain the avocado’s softness and the cucumbers’ crunch.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free.
- Ensure avocados are ripe for the creamiest texture.
- Add salt just before serving to prevent cucumbers from becoming soggy.
- For best results, serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg