Description
A vibrant, healthy side dish made with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and zesty lime dressing. Ready in 15 minutes, this salad pairs perfectly with any main course and boasts fresh, herbal notes.
Ingredients
2 medium avocados, cubed
2 cups cubed cucumber (1 large cucumber)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Cube avocados and gently toss in a large bowl
Chop cucumber and add to bowl
In a small jar, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion, garlic, and salt
Pour dressing over salad and stir gently to combine
Marinate for 5-10 minutes (optional for deeper flavor)
Notes
Add red onion last to preserve crunch
If using unripe avocados, let salad rest 10-15 minutes for better flavor
Store in airtight container for 24 hours (avocados may brown slightly)
Variations: Add diced tomatoes, crumbled feta, or toasted pumpkin seeds for texture
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Room Temperature Marination
- Cuisine: Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg