Artificial Flavors Free Cucumber Avocado Lime Salad
Crisp cucumber, buttery avocado, and a bright hit of fresh lime come together in a salad that feels like summer in a bowl. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — no flavor packets, no bottled dressings loaded with mystery additives, just real food doing all the heavy lifting. The dressing is a simple whisk of fresh lime juice and extra-virgin olive oil, which means you get genuine citrus brightness rather than the artificial tang that sneaks into so many store-bought options. Torn cilantro and an optional pinch of red pepper flakes round things out with herby, gentle heat that feels completely natural. The key technique is folding the avocado in gently at the end so it stays in satisfying chunks rather than turning into mush. This one is best served right away while the cucumbers are still crisp and the avocado is perfectly creamy — no waiting around required.
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4 servings
- 2 medium english cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until combined.
- 2
Add the sliced cucumber to the bowl and toss to coat evenly in the dressing.
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