Gluten Free Vegan Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
Bright, creamy, and packed with fresh produce, this 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, all tossed in a zesty lime and cumin dressing that ties everything together beautifully. A handful of fresh cilantro and an optional jalapeño kick things up just enough to keep every bite interesting. The entire dressing is built from lime juice, olive oil, and spices — nothing processed, nothing hidden — so it's naturally free from gluten without any swaps or substitutions required. That's a real win when so many store-bought dressings and packaged salads carry sneaky additives or cross-contamination risks. The key to nailing the texture is folding the avocado in gently at the end so it stays in satisfying chunks rather than turning into guacamole. Serve it immediately for the freshest flavor and the most vibrant colors on the plate.
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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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