Dairy Free Vegan Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
Bright, creamy, and loaded with fresh produce, this avocado and cucumber salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. Buttery avocado cubes get folded together with crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion for a combination that's as beautiful to look at as it is to eat. A zesty dressing of fresh lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and ground cumin ties everything together with just the right amount of tang and warmth. Cilantro and an optional jalapeño round out the flavors, giving the whole bowl a lively, fresh-from-the-market feel. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label — it's just clean, whole food doing all the work. The key to nailing the texture is folding the avocado in gently at the end so the cubes stay intact and luxurious rather than turning into guacamole. Serve it immediately after tossing for the freshest flavor and the best contrast between the creamy avocado and the crisp vegetables.
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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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