Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad
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Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad
Description
The salad features fresh and thinly sliced cucumber quarters, halved cherry tomatoes, and thin red onion slices tossed with fresh herbs such as cilantro, basil, or parsley. A dressing of freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil lightly coats the ingredients, with salt and black pepper added to taste. The creamy texture of ripe avocado is folded in gently to retain its shape and richness without overwhelming the crisp vegetables.
This salad offers a refreshing contrast of textures and flavors: the crunch of cucumber and onion, the sweetness and acidity from tomatoes and lemon, and the smoothness from avocado. It is quickly assembled and served fresh to maintain the avocado’s best texture and flavor.
Notes recommend fresh ingredients for optimal taste and suggest alternatives for tomatoes and cucumbers depending on availability. Fresh lemon juice is preferred over bottled juice for brightness.
Ingredients
- 1 Large cucumber quartered and thinly sliced, English
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 avocado peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup herbs cilantro, basil or parsley, fresh, such as dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and herbs in a bowl. Pour in the lemon juice and olive oil; toss to coat.
- Add the avocado slices and gently toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
- If cherry tomatoes are unavailable, vine-ripe tomatoes work as a substitute.
- Persian cucumbers can replace English cucumbers with similar results.
- Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for better flavor.
- Fresh ingredients will yield the best flavor and texture in the salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 512mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 24.6mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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