Carrageenan Free Vegan Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
Creamy avocado meets cool, crisp cucumber in a salad that feels fresh, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying without any fuss. Cherry tomatoes add a burst of sweetness, red onion brings a little bite, and a cumin-spiked lime dressing ties everything together with a bright, citrusy kick. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means you can skip the label-reading anxiety that comes with packaged dressings and store-bought dips that often sneak in thickeners and stabilizers. The technique matters too — folding the avocado in last keeps those cubes luscious and intact rather than turning the whole bowl into guacamole. A handful of fresh cilantro and an optional jalapeño round out the flavor, making this feel like something you'd order at a great taqueria. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, so it's just as good for a quick weeknight side as it is for a backyard spread.
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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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