Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cucumber Avocado Lime Salad
Cool, creamy, and bright with citrus, this cucumber and avocado salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. The combination of crisp cucumber half-moons and buttery avocado chunks tossed in a fresh lime and olive oil dressing is simple in the best possible way. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means there are absolutely no hidden preservatives, cured meats, or packaged shortcuts to worry about — just clean, real food. That matters more than people realize, since nitrates and nitrites sneak into a surprising number of store-bought dressings, condiments, and salad toppers. Here, the dressing is whisked together from scratch in seconds using lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper, so you know exactly what's going in. A handful of torn cilantro adds an herby lift, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it a gentle kick if you're in the mood. Serve it immediately after tossing so the avocado stays vibrant and the cucumbers keep their satisfying crunch.
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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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