Description
A fresh and vibrant salad combining juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and creamy avocado with a zesty lemon dressing and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped (Roma or cherry tomatoes work well)
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Start by preparing the vegetables: peel and dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces, chop the tomatoes, and dice the avocado just before assembling to prevent browning.
- Thinly slice the red onion and finely chop the fresh herbs, setting them aside for later.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and herbs, taking care not to mash the avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and minced garlic until fully emulsified. This dressing should be bright and fragrant with the garlic aroma just starting to come through.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients without breaking down the avocado.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Taste and adjust acidity or salt as needed for the perfect balance.
- Allow the salad to sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to meld the flavors slightly before serving. The tomatoes will release some juices, enriching the dressing naturally.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to maintain texture and color.
- Peel cucumbers if the skin is tough or waxed to avoid bitterness.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice and high-quality olive oil for best flavor.
- Freshly minced garlic provides a brighter taste than pre-minced.
- Soak thinly sliced red onion in cold water to reduce sharpness if desired.
- Toss the salad gently to keep avocado pieces intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, assembling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato avocado salad, fresh salad, healthy salad, quick salad