PCOS Friendly Cucumber Avocado Lime Salad
Cool, creamy, and bright with citrus, this salad is the kind of dish that feels indulgent while actually doing your body a serious favor. Avocado brings heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that support hormone balance, while cucumber keeps things hydrating and light — both genuinely smart choices when managing PCOS. The olive oil and lime dressing is whisked together in minutes, no processed ingredients, no hidden sugars, just clean whole foods that work with your body instead of against it. Fresh cilantro adds an herby lift, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it just enough edge to keep things interesting. Because everything is tossed gently and served right away, the avocado stays in beautiful chunks rather than turning into mush — texture matters here, and this one delivers. It's the kind of effortless, anti-inflammatory side that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.
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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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