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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

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A quick, easy, and refreshing summer salad combining crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, and red onion with a bright lime and olive oil dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 English or Persian cucumbers, sliced or chopped
  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced (vine-ripened or cherry tomatoes preferred)
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse cucumbers and tomatoes under cold water. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons. Dice tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. To mellow the sharpness, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
  3. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop out the flesh. Dice into 1/2-inch chunks, handling gently to avoid bruising.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
  6. Gently toss the salad using a wooden spoon or salad tongs to coat evenly without breaking up the avocado chunks.
  7. Chop fresh cilantro or parsley and sprinkle over the salad. Give one last gentle toss and serve immediately.

Notes

Soak red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow their sharpness. Add avocado and dressing just before serving to prevent browning. Use a gentle tossing method to keep avocado chunks intact. Lime juice helps slow avocado browning. Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 24 hours.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, avocado salad, summer salad, fresh salad, easy salad, healthy side dish

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