Fish Free Vegan Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
Creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zippy lime-cumin dressing come together in a salad that feels fresh, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying. The whole thing is built from clean, plant-based ingredients — no hidden seafood derivatives, no fish sauce lurking in the dressing, just honest produce and pantry staples. The technique here is all about the fold: adding the avocado last and handling it gently keeps those cubes intact so every bite has that buttery richness rather than a mushy mess. A hit of jalapeño is optional but highly recommended if you want a little fire to balance the cool cucumber and creamy avocado. Red onion and fresh cilantro round out the flavor with a brightness that makes this feel like way more than a simple side dish. It comes together in one bowl with zero cooking required, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying it. Serve it immediately for the best texture, though a quick taste and adjust of lime or salt right before plating makes all the difference.
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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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