Caffeine Free Cucumber Avocado Lime Salad
Crisp cucumber, buttery avocado, and a bright hit of fresh lime come together in a salad that feels like pure summer in a bowl. The olive oil and lime juice dressing is whisked together in minutes, coating every slice and chunk with a tangy, lightly savory finish. Torn cilantro adds a fresh, herby lift, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it just enough of a kick to keep things interesting. Because every single ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, you never have to second-guess a label or swap anything out — it just works as written. The key to keeping it beautiful is folding the avocado in gently so it stays in lush, intact chunks rather than turning into a mash. Serve it immediately after tossing so the cucumbers stay crisp and the avocado holds its color. It's the kind of effortless, crowd-pleasing side that earns a permanent spot in your warm-weather rotation.
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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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