Rice Free Cucumber Avocado Lime Salad
This bright, creamy salad is everything you want on a warm day — cool cucumber, buttery avocado, and a punchy lime dressing that ties it all together in minutes. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, making it as effortless as it is satisfying. Every ingredient here is naturally grain-free and wholesome, so there's no label-checking or ingredient swapping needed. A simple whisk of lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper creates a light vinaigrette that coats the cucumbers beautifully before the avocado gets folded in with care, keeping those chunks intact and luscious. Fresh cilantro adds an herby lift, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it just enough heat to keep things interesting. It's the kind of side dish that disappears fast at the table, but it also holds its own as a light lunch straight from the bowl.
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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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