Low Sugar Vegan Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
This bright, vibrant salad is everything you want on a warm day — creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zippy lime dressing that ties it all together beautifully. The dressing is nothing more than fresh lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and ground cumin, which means every bit of flavor here comes from real, whole ingredients with zero added sweeteners. That's genuinely rare in store-bought dressings and pre-made salads, where sugar tends to sneak in even when you least expect it. Thinly sliced red onion and fresh cilantro add layers of savory, herby depth, while the optional jalapeño brings a gentle kick if you're in the mood for a little heat. The technique is simple but thoughtful — folding the avocado in last keeps those cubes intact and luxuriously creamy rather than turning the whole bowl into guacamole. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away, so the avocado stays fresh and the textures stay lively.
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4 servings
- 2 large avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 large english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- 2
Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño, if using, to the bowl and toss gently to coat in the dressing.
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