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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Easy Recipe with Cilantro Lime Dressing

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A bright, fresh, and zingy salad combining crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado with a punchy cilantro lime dressing. Perfect for light, satisfying meals or summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers (English or Persian preferred)
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes (vine-ripened or heirlooms)
  • 2 large ripe but firm avocados
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems)
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced finely
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup/agave for vegan option)
  • Salt to taste (preferably sea salt or kosher salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: thinly sliced red onion or scallions

Instructions

  1. Rinse cucumbers and tomatoes under cold water. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds about ¼ inch thick. Cut tomatoes into bite-sized chunks or wedges about 1 inch pieces. If using, thinly slice red onion or scallions.
  2. Slice avocados in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and cut into chunks similar in size to the tomatoes. Handle gently to keep pieces intact.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, combine lime juice, olive oil, honey, and minced garlic. Whisk or shake until emulsified. Stir in chopped cilantro, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cucumber slices, tomato chunks, avocado pieces, and optional onions. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss with a wooden spoon or spatula to coat evenly without mashing avocado.
  5. Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to mingle and dressing to soften cucumbers and infuse avocado.
  6. Give the salad a final gentle toss before serving. Best served fresh but can be refrigerated covered for up to 12 hours.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushiness. Toss avocado with lime dressing immediately to minimize browning. Start with less dressing and add more if needed to avoid overdressing. For vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. Optional additions include thinly sliced red onion, scallions, fresh basil, or mint. Salad is best fresh but can be stored up to 12 hours refrigerated. Avoid reheating; for warm variation, briefly sauté tomatoes and cucumbers before adding avocado and dressing.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, avocado salad, cilantro lime dressing, fresh salad, summer salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe

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