Gluten Free Cucumber Avocado Lime Salad
Cool, creamy, and bright with citrus, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. Ripe avocado and crisp English cucumber are a natural pairing, and the lime-olive oil dressing ties everything together with just enough tang to make each bite feel refreshing. A handful of torn cilantro adds an herby lift, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it a subtle kick if you're in the mood for a little heat. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — just straightforward, whole-food cooking. The key move is folding the avocado in gently at the end so it stays in satisfying chunks rather than turning into a mash. This one is best served right away while the cucumber is still crisp and the dressing is fresh, making it ideal as a quick side or a light lunch on its own.
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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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