Fish Free Cucumber Avocado Lime Salad
Crisp cucumber and buttery avocado are a natural pairing, and a bright lime dressing ties them together in the most refreshing way. Every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about hidden seafood derivatives or fish-based sauces sneaking into your bowl. The dressing comes together with just a whisk — lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper — and it coats the cucumber slices beautifully before the avocado even hits the bowl. Folding rather than stirring keeps those avocado chunks intact, giving you creamy bites throughout instead of a mushy mess. Fresh cilantro adds a herby lift, and a pinch of red pepper flakes at the end brings just enough heat to keep things interesting. This is the kind of salad that disappears fast at a cookout or works just as well as a quick weeknight side — no cooking required, no compromises needed.
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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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