Chicken Free Vegan Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
This salad is a bright, refreshing bowl of summer that comes together in minutes with zero cooking required. Creamy avocado cubes, crisp cucumber half-moons, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a pop of red onion all get tossed in a zesty lime and cumin dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Fresh cilantro adds an herby lift, and a little diced jalapeño brings optional heat for anyone who wants it. The folding technique keeps the avocado in satisfying chunks rather than turning the whole thing into guacamole — a small but important detail that makes the texture genuinely special. Every single ingredient here is whole, plant-based, and completely free from any animal products, so it works effortlessly for anyone avoiding meat without any substitutions or workarounds needed. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast at a cookout or works just as well as a quick weeknight side, and the bold, tangy flavors make it feel way more exciting than your average green salad.
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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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