Citric Acid Free Cucumber Avocado Lime Salad
Fresh lime juice is the star of this bright, creamy salad, and it's worth noting that lime juice is naturally free of citric acid as an additive — so you get that zippy, tangy flavor without any of the processed stuff hiding in bottled dressings or store-bought mixes. Cool cucumber slices and buttery avocado chunks come together in a way that feels indulgent but is genuinely simple to pull off. The olive oil and lime dressing is whisked together in minutes, coating every piece evenly before the cilantro goes in for a fresh, herby finish. Folding rather than stirring keeps the avocado in gorgeous, intact chunks instead of turning the whole bowl into guacamole. A pinch of red pepper flakes at the end adds just enough heat to make things interesting without overwhelming the delicate balance of flavors. This is the kind of salad that disappears fast at a cookout or works just as well as a quick weeknight side — serve it immediately while everything is at its freshest and most vibrant.
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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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