Paraben Free Cucumber Avocado Lime Salad
Crisp cucumber, buttery avocado, and a bright hit of fresh lime come together in a salad that feels like summer in a bowl. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which matters more than most people realize — parabens can sneak into packaged dressings, flavored oils, and pre-cut produce through preservatives and coatings you'd never expect. Making the dressing yourself from lime juice and extra-virgin olive oil means you know exactly what's going in, with zero synthetic additives to worry about. The technique is just as clean as the ingredient list: a quick whisk, a gentle fold, and you're done. Torn cilantro adds a fresh, herby lift, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it just enough edge if you want it. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive on the table but comes together with almost no effort at all. Serve it immediately 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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