Description
Summer’s fresh cucumber tomato avocado salad brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across crisp, colorful ingredients. Cool green herbs and zesty lime dressing create perfect balance for light, refreshing meal companions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 2 cups (473 ml) diced cucumbers
- 2 cups (473 ml) diced ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup (237 ml) diced ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) thinly sliced red onion
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse and slice cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocados into uniform, bite-sized cubes for optimal texture and presentation.
- Transfer chopped vegetables into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring gentle handling to maintain ingredient integrity.
- Incorporate thinly sliced red onion into the vegetable medley, distributing evenly for balanced flavor distribution.
- Liberally scatter freshly chopped cilantro across the salad, allowing the vibrant herb to enhance the overall sensory experience.
- Create a light, zesty dressing by drizzling premium extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the vegetable ensemble.
- Season the salad with premium sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting quantities to personal taste preferences.
- Delicately fold ingredients together using a soft spatula, ensuring ingredients are thoroughly integrated without compromising the avocado’s delicate structure.
- Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop a harmonious taste profile.
- Plate the salad immediately before serving, garnishing with additional cilantro leaves for visual appeal and aromatic enhancement.
Notes
- Keep avocados perfectly ripe by checking for slight give when gently pressed, ensuring creamy texture without browning.
- Prevent soggy salad by adding salt just before serving and draining excess liquid from chopped vegetables.
- Enhance flavor by letting salad rest for 10-15 minutes before serving, allowing herbs and dressing to meld together.
- Create gluten-free and vegan-friendly version by using fresh ingredients and ensuring all components meet dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg