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Best Simple & Zesty Avocado Salad with Tomato and Cucumber

Close-up of a vibrant avocado salad featuring diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber tossed in a light dressing.
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This is the quick, fresh, and healthy avocado salad recipe you need for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish. It features creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and sweet tomatoes tossed in a simple, zesty lime and olive oil dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (for the dressing)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prepare your vegetables: Dice the avocados, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the cucumber. Thinly slice the red onion.
  2. In a medium bowl, gently combine the diced avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. If using, add the chopped cilantro now.
  3. Make the zesty dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables are lightly coated. Avoid over-mixing to keep the avocado chunks intact.
  5. Serve this fresh avocado salad immediately for the best texture, or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken, canned chickpeas, or a hard-boiled egg to make this a complete lunch.
  • If you prefer a less sharp onion flavor, soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain before adding to the salad.
  • This salad is excellent for meal prep if you keep the dressing separate and add it just before eating.

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