Nightshade Free Cucumber Avocado Lime Salad
Crisp cucumber and buttery avocado are a natural pairing, and a bright lime vinaigrette ties them together in a way that feels fresh and a little addictive. Avoiding nightshades can make salads tricky — so many dressings and toppings sneak in tomatoes, peppers, or paprika without a second thought. Here, the heat is entirely optional (a pinch of red pepper flakes on top, easy to skip), and every other ingredient is clean and straightforward. The dressing comes together with just lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, so there's nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. Folding rather than tossing keeps the avocado in generous, creamy chunks instead of turning the whole bowl into guacamole. A handful of torn cilantro adds an herby lift that makes the whole thing taste like something you'd order at a restaurant. Serve it right away while the cucumbers are still crisp and the avocado is perfectly bright green.
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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)
Can be omittedred pepper flakes
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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