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This image shows a vibrant cucumber avocado salad in a glass bowl, featuring creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and chopped green onions, tossed with lime juice and olive oil for a refreshing and zesty flavor.

Cucumber Avocado Salad Recipe

This refreshing cucumber avocado salad is light, creamy, and bursting with zesty lime flavor. Crisp cucumbers pair beautifully with buttery avocado and fresh green onions, all tossed in a simple dressing of olive oil, lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper for a quick and vibrant side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 169 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium salad bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing spoon or tongs
  • Citrus juicer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp lime juice, from 1 medium lime
  • 2 English cucumbers sliced
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large avocado pitted and sliced
  • 1 tsp sea salt 3/4 tsp table salt, or to taste
  • ⅓ cup green onion, half of a bunch chopped

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice cucumbers, dice avocado, and chop green onions before adding them to a medium salad bowl.
    This image shows freshly sliced cucumbers, diced avocado, and chopped green onions, ready to be combined into a light and nutritious cucumber avocado salad.
  • Drizzle with fresh lime juice and olive oil, then season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
    This image shows lime juice and olive oil being added to the cucumber avocado salad, along with a sprinkle of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
  • Gently toss until the dressing evenly coats all ingredients.
    This image shows a hand gently tossing the cucumber avocado salad to ensure the lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings coat each ingredient perfectly for a balanced taste.
  • Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
    This image shows the completed cucumber avocado salad, served immediately in a glass bowl, looking fresh and vibrant with a burst of green and citrusy flavors.

Notes

  • Use English or Persian cucumbers for a less watery, crunchier salad.
  • If your avocado is too firm, let it sit at room temperature for a day to ripen.
  • Add chopped cilantro or dill for an extra burst of freshness.
  • For a protein boost, top with crumbled feta or toasted pumpkin seeds.