Cucumber Tomato and Avocado Salad
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Cucumber Tomato and Avocado Salad
Description
The Cucumber Tomato and Avocado Salad features Persian or English cucumber slices, just under-ripe tomato slices, and ripe avocado wedges. Tossed together with extra virgin olive oil, kosher or sea salt, and a touch of red wine vinegar, it emphasizes fresh, unadulterated ingredients. The slight acidity from the vinegar offsets the richness of the avocado and the crispness of the cucumbers.
This salad offers a variety of textures: the cucumbers provide crunch, tomatoes bring juiciness, and avocados add a creamy softness. The simplicity of the dressing highlights the produce’s natural flavors and is well-suited to warm weather meals or as a light accompaniment.
Adjust ingredient quantities to taste, especially the salt and vinegar, as measurements are flexible in this recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cucumber Persian, or part of an English cucumber (organic
- 2 tomato sliced, just under-ripe is best for salads
- 2 medium avocado ripe, peeled and sliced
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or more)
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt (or sea salt, to taste)
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar (good quality, at least 6% acidity)
Instructions
- Place the sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and avocados in a bowl, then drizzle on the olive oil.
- Next, sprinkle with some Kosher or sea salt. You can always add more later if needed.
- If you are going to omit anything in this salad, skip the vinegar, but do NOT omit the salt, this is what gives it flavor.
- Now add a little vinegar to taste, if desired. You could substitute lemon juice if preferred.
Notes
- Measurements for ingredients are flexible; adjust according to personal taste.
- Skip the vinegar if preferred, but salt is essential for flavor.
- Substitute lemon juice for red wine vinegar if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 482kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1387mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 512IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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