Legume 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 clean and straightforward — no beans, lentils, or legume-derived oils hiding in the mix, just fresh produce and pantry staples you can feel good about. The olive oil and lime juice dressing comes together in seconds, coating each cucumber slice and avocado chunk with a tangy, savory finish that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. A handful of torn cilantro adds a pop of herbal freshness, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it just enough heat to keep things interesting. The key technique is folding the avocado in gently rather than stirring aggressively, which keeps those chunks intact and gives every bite a creamy, luscious texture. 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 stress involved.
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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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