Cucumber Avocado Salad
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Cucumber Avocado Salad
Description
The Cucumber Avocado Salad relies on the freshness of ripe avocado and crisp English cucumber, highlighted by the brightness of lemon juice and dill. The lemon juice is mixed with the avocado early on to keep the slices from turning brown and to add an acidic counterpoint to the richness of avocado. The finely diced red onion adds a subtle bite, softened if optionally soaked in ice water beforehand. The dressing of red wine vinegar, sugar, and olive oil complements the natural flavors with a mild sweet-tart acidity.
This salad provides a creamy, refreshing dish that pairs well alongside grilled foods or as a light summer salad. Chilling it for at least 20 minutes lets the flavors meld and develop. The use of fresh herbs and lemon keep the flavor bright without overpowering the main ingredients.
For best results, prepare the vegetables fresh, add avocado just before serving if making ahead, and adjust seasoning to taste. The recipe notes suggest possible substitutions for onions and dressing quantity variations based on produce size.
Ingredients
- 2 avocado cubed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice from ½ lemon, fresh
- 1 English cucumber washed and diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup dill chopped, chopped, fresh
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently mix together avocado and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
- Add all remaining ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- Refrigerate 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Toss avocado immediately with lemon juice to prevent browning and add flavor.
- Use fresh lemon juice for optimal brightness.
- Red onion can be replaced with white onion; yellow onion is not recommended due to strong flavor.
- Optionally soak diced onions in ice water to mellow their bite before adding.
- Adjust the amount of dressing based on cucumber and avocado size; leftovers work well over other salads.
- For make-ahead, prepare all ingredients except avocado; add avocado just before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 619mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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