Make this fresh avocado salad in 15 minutes. It combines creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and juicy tomatoes with a simple, zesty lime dressing for a light and satisfying meal.
Author:felixhayes
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:15 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Side Dish
Method:No Cook Salad
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 ripe avocados, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare all vegetables: dice the avocados and cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large bowl, gently combine the diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the lime vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are lightly coated.
Serve this easy salad immediately for the best texture.
Notes
For a more filling meal, add grilled chicken or canned chickpeas to this healthy lunch idea.
If you need a quick dinner salad, serve this over a bed of mixed greens.
To keep the avocado from browning if prepping ahead, add the lime juice dressing immediately before serving.