Description
This Easy Cucumber Avocado Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that’s perfect for summer. The combination of crisp cucumbers, creamy avocados, and zesty dressing makes it a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Cucumber Avocado Salad:
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Topping:
- Feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, avocados, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with fresh dill and gently stir again.
- If desired, top with feta cheese crumbles just before serving.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- For best results, prepare just before serving to prevent the avocados from browning.
- If making ahead, toss cucumbers and onion with the dressing and add avocado just before serving.
- Fresh parsley or chives can be used instead of dill for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
