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Cucumber Salad

If you need an easy but delish side salad, this cucumber salad is it! Made with a lemon vinaigrette, fresh chives and cucumber, it works as a side salad for just about any main course.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 seedless cucumbers halved and sliced
  • 2 avocados diced
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons chives chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • ⅓ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, chives, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and adjust seasoning to taste.
  2. To the same bowl, add the avocado and cucumbers and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe is PERFECTION as is - but feel free to add in some tomatoes, olives, lettuce, cheese etc. Use it as a base and build. It's perfect all summer long. 
  • I make this for our family most nights and I always make the dressing first in a large bowl and then toss in the avocado to give it a quick coating. 
  • Then the cukes can go on top and they just sit there for 45 minutes + without being stirred in. That way, when it's time to eat, everything gets a quick toss and you're good to go. The cucumbers can't get mixed too early as they will get soft. But the avocado was coated in the vinaigrette so it won't oxidize. Best of both worlds and everyone is happy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Sodium 33mg (1%) Potassium 727mg (21%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 387IU (8%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Potassium 727mg 15%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 387IU 8%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.