Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad
Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad combines ripe diced avocado, chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion with fresh cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper for a fresh, crunchy, and creamy salad with a citrusy touch. A sprinkle of chaat masala adds optional mild spice and tang, creating a vibrant side dish served immediately or after brief refrigeration.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado large, ripe, diced, about 1 cup
- 2 cucumber diced, I used persian, about 1 cup
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1/4 cup red onion sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala see notes
- 2 teaspoon lime juice or Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- black pepper freshly crushed, to taste
Instructions
- Peel, pit and chop the avocado. Slit the cucumber and dice to small pieces. Slice the red onions into thin slices. Half the cherry tomatoes .
- Add all ingredients in the suggested order to a mixing bowl. Toss well. Serve right away.
- You can also cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes. Toss before serving!
Notes
- Select avocados that are ripe yet firm for better texture in the salad.
- If refrigerating the salad, add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Chaat masala is optional; if unavailable, garlic powder can be substituted for similar flavor.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1103mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 865IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.