Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make cucumber avocado salad combining crisp cucumbers, creamy avocados, and zesty lime dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack, this salad is quick to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 3 green onions (scallions), sliced
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Start by washing your cucumbers under cold water thoroughly. Then slice them thinly to ensure a crisp texture in the salad.
- Prepare the avocados: Slice your ripe avocados in half, carefully remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and cut into bite-sized cubes for creamy bites throughout the salad.
- Slice green onions: Thinly slice the green onions, making sure to include both the white and green parts to add a mild onion flavor and freshness.
- Combine main ingredients: In a large bowl, gently combine the sliced cucumbers, diced avocados, and sliced green onions to mix the base of the salad evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a tangy and lightly seasoned dressing.
- Toss salad: Pour the dressing over the bowl with vegetables and gently toss everything together until all ingredients are well coated without mashing the avocado.
- Add heat (optional): Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if you prefer a bit of spicy kick to your salad.
- Serve immediately: For the freshest flavor and best texture, serve the cucumber avocado salad right away.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados that yield slightly to pressure for the best creamy texture.
- Adjust salt according to your taste or dietary needs.
- For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds.
- This salad is best eaten fresh as avocado may brown when left too long.
- Red pepper flakes are optional; omit if you prefer no spice.
